One simple exercise routine by vascular surgeon eases severe pain in legs and reverses symptoms of Peripheral Artery Disease

A young man with severe peripheral artery disease, facing potential amputation, regained mobility through a structured ...

4 stages of peripheral artery disease: From mild circulation issues to critical limb ischemia

Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a condition where the arteries become narrow or blocked over time, most often affecting ...
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Doctors turn to 'Roto Rooter' procedure to treat blocked arteries

Today, James Nichols stands head and shoulders above what he described as the "most unbelievable pain" he ever experienced. Nichols, 71, had a blockage affecting the blood flow in his leg. For five ...

Vascular surgeon with 18 years of experience, shares one simple exercise for people with Peripheral Artery Disease

A vascular surgeon successfully treated a young patient at risk of leg amputation due to PAD with a structured intermittent ...
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Peripheral artery disease: Leg pain, leg cramps, lingering foot wounds among symptoms

JACKSONVILLE, Florida — Leg pain and leg cramps aren’t always an orthopedic issue: Both can be signs of peripheral artery disease, or PAD, a serious blood-flow issue with implications for the heart.
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Mayo Clinic Q&A: Leg pain? It may be your arteries

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm 52 years old and enjoy long walks with my husband and our dog. I recently started to experience pain in my left calf during our walks. The pain goes away when I rest. Because I ...