Q: I've been having pain in my legs while walking, but I've been told it isn't an orthopedic issue, but a blood flow issue. How is that possible? A: Peripheral arterial disease is a common ...
In my mind, blood flow restriction training summons up images of Arnold Schwarzenegger and his ilk cranking out curls in pursuit of a monstrous pump. But blood flow restriction, or BFR, is good for ...
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a condition that causes a clot in a vein (often in your legs), can sometimes develop without warning—especially when you’re traveling or seated for long stretches at a time ...
Up to 40% of adults in the United States have chronic venous insufficiency, a condition in which veins in the legs don't function properly, preventing blood flow back to the heart. Miguel F. Manzur, ...
A leg bypass surgery may be necessary if fatty deposits have clogged a blood vessel, impeding blood flow through the leg. During this surgery, doctors will create a new pathway for blood to travel. If ...
That familiar heaviness in your legs after a long day isn’t just tiredness – it might be telling you something important about your circulation. While many people rush to expensive treatments or worry ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: Some months ago, my doctor used a QuantaFlo test to measure circulation in my legs. My result was low -- 0.69 versus the normal range of 0.9-1.40. I was not surprised, as poor ...
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What is a pulmonary embolism?
A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot that blocks blood flow to an artery in the lung.
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Tired, achy legs? Top vascular surgeon reveals the exercise that improves blood circulation in just 30 seconds!
Ever felt your legs tired, numb, or just plain heavy, after a long day? Well, it is not just tiredness, it actually signals poor blood circulation. Vascular surgeon Dr Sumit Kapadia, reveals the ...
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