Some aches and pains are normal as we age, but this particular leg pain should not be ignored.

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Though many people think of injuries or accidents when they think of amputations, more than half result from complications of cardiovascular issues, leading amputations caused by the effects of ...

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common but under-recognized problem affecting older patients. Intermittent claudication is the most frequent symptom of PAD, although the diagnosis of PAD is ...

Millions of Americans suffer from clogged arteries. But doctors have dangerous incentives to perform excessive and risky procedures. Four years ago, researchers warned the Centers for Medicare and ...

Cardiologists reveal the unexpected symptoms of clogged arteries and underlying heart disease that you should know about.

ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. More than 6.5 million Americans have peripheral artery ...

I had an interesting conversation recently regarding leg pain. A friend confided that her husband has been complaining about leg pain in his calf muscles when he has to walk any distance. At first, ...

Exercise therapy -- preferably a supervised walking program -- should always be considered as part of the initial therapy for patients with intermittent claudication. [1] Regular walking can be ...