When it comes to the types of vein disease that have an aesthetic impact on your appearance, the two biggest offenders are varicose veins and spider veins. Both of these unsightly conditions can cause equal amounts of damage to your self-esteem, but they are not the...
In our many years of practicing medicine, we’ve found that there are two medical terms that almost always confuse our patients. The two terms are peripheral artery disease (PAD) and peripheral vascular disease (PVD). We do understand the confusion. These two...
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), sometimes referred to as “hardening of the arteries,” is a common circulatory problem. With age and certain lifestyle habits, your arteries can become narrowed by the buildup of arterial plaque. This reduces...
Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of Americans. Naturally, many people want to know what they can do to reduce their risk of heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and peripheral disease. Well, there are some simple lifestyle habits you can adopt today that can...
