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In a clinical trial, metformin showed no benefit over placebo in improving the six-minute walking distance over a 6-month ...

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a group of conditions involving problems with blood vessels outside your heart and brain. Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a type of PVD where your arteries ...

A common diabetes medication does not help people with peripheral artery disease (PAD) and without diabetes walk farther, ...

It’s no secret that as we get older, our bodies start to react differently to the same activities. Clutching the pages of a paperback can cause cramping in the hands. Retrieving groceries from ...

A new Intermountain Health study finds that peripheral artery disease, a condition that affects more than 10 million Americans over the age of 40, is often underdiagnosed and undertreated, with fewer ...

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 ...

If you suffer from peripheral artery disease (PAD) or other circulation problems, you know they're not just a pain during the day. The issue can often make it hard to sleep at night, too. And that may ...

The disparities between men and women in prevalence, risk factors and symptoms of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) have a profound impact on prevention, diagnosis, treatment and outcomes for women, ...

PHOENIX — A Surprise man who nearly lost his foot to a cardiovascular condition is sounding the alarm about peripheral arterial disease. This condition occurs when plaque builds up in a person’s blood ...

In early 2021, Tony Black’s left foot suddenly started to swell after a severe bout of COVID-19. He went to an urgent care clinic and was told it was likely gout. But with his foot swelling to the ...