Peripheral vascular disease is very common in elderly people, and careful assessment of vascular structure, function, and integrity is an important clinical skill. The peripheral vascular examination ...

• Intermittent Claudication: Characterized by pain, cramping, or heaviness in the legs or buttocks during physical activities such as walking or climbing stairs, the discomfort typically subsides with ...

The following text summarizes information provided in the video. Arterial disease in the lower limbs is often caused by atherosclerosis, thrombosis, or embolism. In addition, traumatic damage to the ...

Peripheral vascular disease, also called PVD, refers to any disease or disorder of the circulatory system outside of the brain and heart. The term can include any disorder that affects any blood ...

PAD Ticagrelor vs Clopidogrel A review of the 2016 American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology guidelines for management and diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease.

A multidisciplinary panel of cardiologists, vascular surgeons, radiologists, and other experts has issued appropriate use guidelines to help clinicians make decisions when ordering initial and ...

It's a silent and potentially fatal disease disguised as arthritis or old age. It flies under the scrutiny radar of many, including its victims and healthcare practitioners. No more. It's time for the ...

On the other hand, patients with ED but no clinically evident cardiovascular diseases manifest a peripheral vascular defect in endothelium-dependent and independent vasodilation. This is likely to be ...

In a recent article published in PLOS One, researchers conducted a cross-sectional study to investigate the association between dietary magnesium intake and peripheral arterial disease (PAD), a ...

Inspect the arms from the shoulders to the fingertips noting skin color, symmetry, vein distention, and edema. Abnormal findings include the following: Note the skin temperature on each side. Use the ...