It strikes when you walk — a distinct pain or cramping in your calf. You stop for a few minutes, and the pain goes away. You continue on, and the pain comes back. This leg pain may be claudication. It ...

Atherosclerosis, or the accumulation of fatty deposits in the arteries, is a popular term used to describe why PAD occurs. Many people who suffer from PAD have minimal symptoms. The most noticeable is ...

Evidence-based recommendations on cilostazol, naftidrofuryl oxalate, pentoxifylline and inositol nicotinate for treating intermittent claudication in adults with peripheral arterial disease. We ...

Peripheral arterial disease/peripheral artery disease (PAD), or peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a common condition where bodily arteries become narrowed due to a build-up of fatty plaques ...

February 2014: Implementation section updated to clarify that naftidrofuryl oxalate is recommended as an option for treating people with intermittent claudication who have peripheral arterial disease.

Though many people think of injuries or accidents when they think of amputations, more than half result from complications of cardiovascular issues, leading amputations caused by the effects of ...

Peripheral arterial disease, also known as peripheral vascular disease, leads to a build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries, making it more difficult for blood to circulate. This condition typically ...