Apr 6, 2019
Have you have been diagnosed as having peripheral arterial disease, or PAD? If so, you may be wondering about what kind of doctor is the best and most qualified to treat your condition. Since one in every 20 Americans over age 50 has PAD, your question is a common...
Apr 2, 2019
In our many years of practicing medicine, we’ve found that there are two medical terms that almost always confuse our patients. The two terms are peripheral artery disease (PAD) and peripheral vascular disease (PVD). We do understand the confusion. These two...
Mar 30, 2019
You might have heard about “natural” or “conservative” treatment options for your peripheral arterial disease (PAD) – and you might wonder what those terms mean and if they would work for you. After all, we would all like to avoid more aggressive medical treatments...
Mar 21, 2019
OK, you’ve been told that you have (or might have) peripheral artery disease, also known as PAD. So the questions going through your mind right now are probably, “How serious is PAD?” or “What are my best options for how to treat it?” or...
Mar 14, 2019
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), sometimes referred to as “hardening of the arteries,” is a common circulatory problem. With age and certain lifestyle habits, your arteries can become narrowed by the buildup of arterial plaque. This reduces...
Oct 30, 2018
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a common circulatory problem. The arteries that carry blood to your head, organs, and limbs become narrowed by the buildup of arterial plaque (atherosclerosis), reducing blood flow. PAD (sometimes referred to as “hardening of...
