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Study finds that obesity may increase the risk of developing peripheral artery disease

A new study which was published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, found that obese people had a higher prevalence of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).  Although the American Heart Association has released scientific statements describing obesity as an independent risk factor for CVD (cardiovascular disease), including CHD (coronary Read more…

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Study finds that exercise improves intermittent claudication (leg pain) when walking

An updated systematic review published by The Cochrane Vascular editorial base supports the recommendation by NICE in the UK to offer exercise therapy as a first-line intervention to those suffering from intermittent claudication. Intermittent claudication, or pain while walking, is one of the first symptoms to manifest for patients with PAD (peripheral Read more…