Clinical ultrasound is invaluable for detecting atherosclerosis. However, methods to assess vascular areas with atheromatous plaques and their extent remain inconsistent and lack standardisation. To ...
For most of us, the phrase "stroke of the eye" sounds like a metaphor. But for UK HealthCare's Jagannadha "Jay" Avasarala, ...
Do you know that blocked arteries are a major cause of heart disease? Yes, due to plaque accumulation in the arteries, blood circulation starts getting obstructed, and the risk of heart disease ...
Chronic leg pain that eases with rest could signal Peripheral Artery Disease. Dr Kapadia stresses early detection is key to preventing serious complications. Many people dismiss recurring leg pain or ...
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with poor circulation in their legs benefit from a home-based walking program and are more likely to keep it up over the long term, according to a new U.S. study.
Sleeping less than five hours a night is associated with a 74% raised likelihood of developing peripheral artery disease (PAD) compared with seven to eight hours. Sleeping less than five hours a night ...
Medical device makers have bankrolled a cottage industry of doctors and clinics that perform artery-clearing procedures that can lead to amputations. Kelly Hanna, whose leg was amputated in 2020, ...