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Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a highly common heart condition that affects an estimated 7% of the U.S. population, or 8.5 million adults. Often times there are no symptoms with PAD, which means it’s possible you...

Peripheral artery disease, also known as PAD, affects millions of patients in the United States. However, because PAD is a lesser-known vascular condition, you may not be familiar with PAD risk factors. Read on to...

Pain with exercise or heaviness is a common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD), which affects an estimated seven to 12 million Americans. However, many people with undiagnosed PAD who experience pain or heaviness mistakenly...

The ankle-brachial index (ABI) test can check whether you have peripheral artery disease (PAD). Here’s more about how ABI testing works and how to request an appointment with The Center for Vascular Care at HCA...

PAD Symptoms and Treatment Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a chronic condition that develops when fats and cholesterol (or plaque) build up in the arteries of your arms and legs or other arteries of the body....

If you smoke cigarettes or use other products that contain nicotine, you’re probably aware of the risks that these behaviors place on your lungs. However, many people who use nicotine are surprised to learn that...

If you have been struggling with dull, aching, or cramping pain in your legs, especially pain that seems to get worse with physical exertion, you may be suffering from peripheral artery disease, also known as...

We all know that smoking is bad for us and can cause long term, even fatal health problems. But quitting smoking can be one of the hardest things to do, especially when you don’t have...