Exposure to heavy metals may increase risk of calcium buildup in the walls of coronary arteries, which can lead to ...

I told my physician, who checked on my lower left leg in the morning and said to elevate my legs. As the year went by, my foot/ankle became more swollen, and I had to stop wearing most of my shoes.

A new study helps explain why having ApoE4—the gene variant most closely linked to Alzheimer's disease—increases the risk of ...

September marks Vascular Disease Awareness Month and at Essentia Health, doctors are using new screenings to look for warning signs.

Metal exposure from environmental pollution is associated with increased calcium buildup in the coronary arteries at a level comparable to traditional risk factors, according to a new study. The ...

In the U.S., more than 8 million people over the age of 40 have peripheral vascular disease. More than 20% of people over the ...

An international group of cardiologists, angiologists and vascular surgeons is urging regular screening to help prevent complications in people with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD).

Hello Health Rounds Readers! Today we report on studies that might lead to a closer look at mammography findings involving clogged arteries. We also feature a study that might lead to greater use of ...

Mount Sinai researchers have identified a key driver of a blood vessel disorder known as fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) which ...

The 2024 conference will mark VIVA’s 22nd anniversary as a premier educational event for peripheral vascular disease specialists. The VEINS (Venous Endovascular INterventional Strategies) is a ...

Peripheral artery disease occurs when the arteries that serve the legs become clogged, reducing blood flow to the limbs. If not treated, PAD can lead to the amputation of toes, feet or legs. Annually, ...