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Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), also known as claudication, poor circulation, or vascular disease, is a chronic, life-threatening circulatory condition. PAD causes narrowing or blockage of the ...
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Spider Veins
- Varicose Veins What’s the difference between Spider Veins and Varicose Veins? Spider veins are small red, blue or purple veins on the surface of
Varicose Veins
- Spider veins are small red, blue or purple veins on the surface of the skin. Varicose veins are larger distended veins that are located
Venous Insufficiency
- Venous insufficiency occurs when forward flow through the veins is obstructed, as in the case of a blood clot, or if there is backward
Heart Valve Disease
- The heart has two halves, a left and a right, each with two chambers — the atrium and the ventricle. Between the chambers are
Arrhythmia
- An arrhythmia is a problem with the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat. During an arrhythmia, the heart can beat too fast, too slow,
Heart Failure
- Chest Pain and Heart Failure If you are having severe pain, crushing, squeezing, or pressure in your chest that lasts more than a few