A few months after her trip to Germany, she went to New York to visit her family. She began talking with her sister-in-law about the location and type of pain she was experiencing. Having experienced similar pain, her sister-in-law told Morris that she may have issues with her...
Critical issues in peripheral arterial disease detection and management: a call to action. Arch Intern Med. 2003;163:884-892. 4. Results of Autogenous Infrainguinal Reconstruction. TransAtlantic Inter-Society Consensus (TASC). J Vasc Surg. 2000;31:1-2. 5. Gray BH, et al. Clinical impact ...
Regardless of whether vascular procedures are needed, all patients with PAD are at risk for developing blood clots in the legs and having a heart attack or stroke. Medical management recommendations continue to include the use of statin drugs, which reduce cholesterol in the blood, thereby making...
Blood Supply of the Brain and Clinical Issues Paul Rea, in Essential Clinical Anatomy of the Nervous System, 2015 6.2 Internal carotid artery The common carotid artery arises from different points on the left and right sides of the body. On the left hand side, the common carotid artery arises...
After one year from the EVT, CT angiogram of the legs showed good vessel patency (Fig. 4), and ABI was 1.11 in right leg; 1.00 in left leg, respectively. However, in April 2015, the patient was readmitted in our hospital for a two-month history of progressive both calf Rutherford-...
When we experience tired or achy legs, we often dismiss the feeling as “overdoing it” or “just getting older.” And while sometimes this may be true, tired or achy legs can also be a sign of heart health issues. Leg pain can be a sign of peripheral artery disease (PAD). Common ...
Peripheral artery disease involves cholesterol buildup in arteries or blood vessels of the legs. The condition can restrict blood flow and lead to complications. "Peripheral artery disease not only influences our ability to walk, but it puts us at a risk for amputation," says Dr. Pollak. "And...
I am definitely a fan of the practice and am amazed and the new services they offer. Had problems with the surface veins in both legs not working due to a genetic disorder. Dr. Haney and team were able to resolve my issues with little to no pain and time. I will forever be grateful...
“My legs hurt!” This is the statement many make before beginning the process to relieve… Posted in:Arteries,Healthcare Resources,Varicose Veins Meal Planning for Diabetics – Eat This, Not That April 25, 2016 Spring has sprung, and summer is swiftly approaching. We’re enjoying more time ...
I am a 37 year old female with three children. I started up aerobic type exercising again after a few years of nothing and had some worrisome pain in my left leg after the third class. I've had clotting issues with having my children and assumed it might me a clot of some kind. Any...