A new study has found that apolipoprotein B particle count and lipoprotein(a) count were critical indicators of risk for ...

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 ...

Doctors might be able to use a new scoring system to avoid unnecessary surgery to prevent strokes, a new study shows.

Surmodics, Inc. announced the publication of results from the TRANSCEND clinical trial. The global randomized study ...

A case-based discussion navigates the decision-making process for a patient with chronic limb-threatening ischemia with poor ...

and infections can completely damage the nerves in your lower limbs, possibly leading to limb loss and amputation. In some cases, unmanaged diabetes can lead to peripheral artery disease (PAD).

Critical limb ischemia describes a severe blockage of arteries in the lower limbs. The most common syndrome seen with limb ischemia is intermittent claudication, a type of cramping pain, usually ...

PAD leads to pain, sores and — in the most severe cases — limb loss. There is no cure for peripheral artery disease ... for these patients, and lower death rates.” The findings were ...

This is the first report of the national statistics of lower limb amputations (LLAs ... First, many similar studies investigated only the amputations related to peripheral arterial disease or diabetes ...

Background Prevention of upper and lower limb injuries has improved greatly over recent decades through effective neuromuscular training prevention strategies and improved understanding of context and ...

Although low blood pressure (otherwise known as hypotension) rarely requires treatment, it may need so if there are symptoms like severe dizziness or fainting. The treatment varies by the cause and ...