Most people know the classic warning signs of clogged arteries which are chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue.
It's important to prioritise your health at every stage of your life but over 50s have a few extra things they should keep an ...
Diabetes can damage your blood vessels over time because high blood sugar weakens their walls.
The most common symptoms I hear from my patients are leg cramping or discomfort with walking. They often tell me they can ...
Cardiologists reveal the unexpected symptoms of clogged arteries and underlying heart disease that you should know about.
As a diabetic, this became quite severe, resulting in the loss of two toes and, eventually, most of his left leg. “It continued to cause problems and the infection spread throughout my foot and ...
In 2011, he responded to a call where a nail hit his foot. As a diabetic, this became quite severe, resulting in the loss of two toes and, eventually, most of his left leg. “It continued to cause ...
The narrowing of arteries is caused by a buildup of fatty deposits, called plaque, which reduces blood flow from the heart to different regions of the body. This can affect the arms, but most commonly ...
including peripheral artery disease – is a leading cause of leg amputation. If you have diabetes, maintaining your blood sugars within target range is important to reduce the risk of developing ...
People in their 50s with severely narrowed leg arteries may face a high risk for major amputations despite having emergency surgery to restore blood flow to their legs, new research shows.