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Peripheral Artery Disease is a full-body circulation issue in which the blood flow to your legs and feet is weakened due to plaque buildup. We at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists figured we’d tell you that, since it is National Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month.
Peripheral artery disease, also known as PAD, affects the blood flow in the blood vessels, specifically the ones furthest away from the heart and brain. PAD can greatly affect the health of our feet and overall happiness. Learn about management and treatment options.
When plaque builds up in the arteries of your legs, the condition is known as peripheral artery disease (PAD). Your leg arteries supply blood from the coronary arteries that is nutrient- and oxygen-rich. A smooth inner surface on the inside of the hollow tube-like arteries keeps constant blood flow. Plaque, which is composed of fat,…
Did you know that you can make lifestyle changes now and reduce your risk for a common condition? February is American Heart Month, and we’re here to talk with you about peripheral arterial disease, commonly known as PAD. The disease is a result of blocked or narrowed blood vessels. Unfortunately, this scenario impacts how blood flows…
Having the uncomfortable feeling that your feet are burning can be caused by many different factors. One of the most common, unfortunately, is due to peripheral nerve damage related to diabetes. Having uncontrolled high blood sugar can lead to numbness, tingling, and burning sensations that often show up first in the feet and hands. Other…
Heart Awareness Month is celebrated in February and it’s an excellent opportunity to raise awareness about blood circulation issues like peripheral artery disease (PAD) that can eventually cause severe heart problems like stroke and heart attack. Peripheral artery disease is the result of fat deposits on the lining of your arteries that causes them to…
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