Peripheral artery disease (PAD) can compromise the blood circulation in your arms and legs due to plaque buildup in the artery walls. The condition often causes severe leg pain and other debilitating symptoms, because the arteries carry blood from the … Read More
Arterial Disease
Causes of Arterial Disease
Arteries transport blood from the heart to other parts of the body. The oxygenated and nutrient filled blood is distributed to smaller tubes called arterioles. Capillaries, which are thinner vessels, receive the blood from the arterioles and distribute it to … Read More
What Is Arterial Disease?
Arterial disease refers to a series of vascular system conditions that affect the arteries in your body. Your arteries carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body. With arterial diseases, blockages in the arteries prevent oxygen-rich … Read More