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The Early Signs of Peripheral Artery Disease
We all hope to live long and healthy lives, right? Well, a big part of keeping ourselves in top condition is being watchful and figuring out problems before they become too serious. Most medical…
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Uncovering the Connection Between Vascular Health and Toe Ulcers
Toe amputations are on the rise. Studies show that these minor amputations have a 17.7% chance of leading to major lower limb amputations. Although they appear small, toe ulcers could be signs of…
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Exploring Common Causes of Calf Pain
Calf pain is a musculoskeletal discomfort developed at the backside of the lower leg. The calf consists of 2 muscles, which are known as the gastrocnemius and the soleus. They come together at the…
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Uncovering Vascular Causes of Walking Pain
Stability, flexibility, and strength are the primary characteristics of your lower limbs. All these aspects help with walking, which is one of the best activities for optimal health. But what if you…
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Uncovering the Vascular Causes of Leg Pain and Swelling
Vascular causes of leg pain and swelling are issues that affect blood vessels in the body's extremities. The vessels, in this case, are the veins and arteries, and when they are not functioning at…
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Understanding the Different Types of Vascular Diseases
Vascular diseases are those that affect the blood vessels in our body, interfering with normal circulation of blood. Such conditions may result in serious health complications and it’s important to…
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The Basics of Vascular Wound Care
Vascular wound care is one of the essential services you would get from specialist care. However, there will also be a significant part that requires you to care for the wounds at home, so it helps…
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Vascular Wound Treatments
Vascular wounds are lesions resulting from tissue damage in the veins or arteries. These wounds commonly affect the lower limbs including your ankles, calves, and feet, but they can occur elsewhere.…
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The Vascular Connection
Wounds on feet are indeed a major issue, especially among diabetic and peripheral vascular diseases patients. Healing involves a range of factors, and one important aspect is circulation. It is the…
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Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CIV)
Did you know that if your work involves long hours of sitting, your legs could suffer badly? One of those conditions that affect the legs is chronic venous insufficiency. And the irony is, you can…
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Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs)
Arteriovenous malformations refer to faulty connections between the arteries and veins in our bodies. They are typically formed in people’s brains and spinal cords but may occur elsewhere in our…
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After a PAD Procedure: Follow-Up, Walking and Foot Care
Questions to guide care after a PAD procedure, including medicines, incision care, returning to activity, foot checks and urgent warning signs.
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