Have you have been diagnosed as having peripheral arterial disease, or PAD? If so, you may be wondering about what kind of doctor is the best and most qualified to treat your condition. Since one in every 20 Americans over age 50 has PAD, your question is a common...
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...
You might have heard about “natural” or “conservative” treatment options for your peripheral arterial disease (PAD) – and you might wonder what those terms mean and if they would work for you. After all, we would all like to avoid more aggressive medical treatments...
OK, you’ve been told that you have (or might have) peripheral artery disease, also known as PAD. So the questions going through your mind right now are probably, “How serious is PAD?” or “What are my best options for how to treat it?” or...
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...
Blocked arteries – more commonly known as atherosclerosis or Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) – is the #1 cause of death in the United States. CAD affects more than 16 million Americans, and places them at increased risk of heart attack and stroke. How do arteries become...
