If the pressure is much lower in your ankle, it could mean you have PAD. Other tests like ultrasound scans, CT scans, or MRAs (magnetic resonance angiography) can also help doctors see how blood is ...

TINY bits of plastic have been discovered in the blocked arteries of stroke sufferers. In new research, scientists found that ...

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Avoid offering anything by mouth. Medication, such as aspirin, could hurt the person more. Strokes can impair swallowing, and ...

Research reveals Black Americans face higher stroke risks at younger ages. Learn 5 evidence-based prevention strategies from ...

In new research, scientists found that blocked blood vessels contain 50 times more minuscule bits of plastic compared to healthy arteries. The highest amounts of micronanoplastics were found in ...