Have you heard of blood clots in the legs? 🩸🦵 A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in a deep vein, usually in the leg. Watch for: • One-sided leg swelling • Pain or tenderness • Warmth • Redness or discoloration Symptoms may be limited to the calf with a distal...
As PAD Awareness Month continues, let’s talk about Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) and what the symptoms can mean. PAD occurs when arteries supplying the legs become narrowed, reducing blood flow. The Rutherford classification describes clinical severity: 🔹 0 – Asymptomatic...
Did you know September is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month? So, what is PAD? PAD happens when arteries that carry blood to your legs become narrowed or blocked, reducing blood flow. And yes, high LDL cholesterol is one of the major drivers of the...