Peripheral Artery Disease Blog

What is an Atherectomy Procedure?

Feb 26, 2019 3:40:29 PM

Atherectomy is a minimally-invasive method of removing plaque to open up arteries blocked with plaque. Unlike angioplasty and stenting, which are designed to ...

Peripheral Artery Disease Risk Factors: Ranking the Risks

Feb 26, 2019 3:26:21 PM

Peripheral artery disease (PAD), which is characterized by atherosclerosis in the arteries of the legs and feet, is underdiagnosed, and undertreated. But what ...

14 Fast Facts About Diabetic Foot Disease and Peripheral Artery Disease

Feb 26, 2019 2:38:51 PM

The relationship between diabetes and peripheral artery disease (PAD) is complex. A diabetic foot ulcer requires adequate blood circulation to heal. If the ...