Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a serious condition in which blood flow to the lower extremities is restricted, causing pain in the leg muscles or difficultly walking. If left undiagnosed or untreated, PAD can lead to serious complications, including lower limb amputation. Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month is a time to honor individuals … Continue reading
Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes and PAD Both PAD and diabetes are growing global problems linked strongly to one another. Diabetes is a vascular disease caused by the body’s inability to produce enough insulin, which the body needs to break down sugar as too much sugar in the bloodstream can cause serious damage to … Continue reading
People living with diabetes have an increased risk of developing Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) – a serious condition which reduces blood flow to the lower extremities, often causing pain, weakness, or numbness in the legs. If not detected early and treated properly, PAD can lead to lower limb amputation, cardiovascular disease, or even death. Even … Continue reading
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD): Thinking Outside the Box May Lead to Better Treatment Recognizing PAD as an independent disease is a shift from the norm, but a necessary step forward to increase awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of this life-threatening disease. This forward-thinking approach is garnering support from many in the medical community and was detailed … Continue reading
Effective management of PAD may cut lower-extremity amputations by 20% by 2030: AHA (medicaldialogues.in)… Continue reading