Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a type of peripheral vascular disease (PVD). PVD involves various blood vessels outside the brain and heart. PAD refers to narrowed or blocked blood vessels that ...

Truly, I don’t mind getting older. It’s better than the alternative! I keep working out, working on cardiovascular health, flexibility, strength, mobility, balance and anything else I can think of.

Diabetes is a risk factor for developing peripheral vascular disease (PVD). Symptoms include painful muscle cramping, slow-healing wounds, and more. Treatments and prevention steps can help prevent ...

My leg hurts when I exercise. Could it be peripheral vascular disease? Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a common condition that affects the blood vessels outside of the heart and brain, most ...

Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) occurs when the vitreous—a gel-like fluid in the eye—detaches from the retina. This results in eye floaters and flashes of light that can be annoying but is usually ...

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a blood circulation disorder that causes some of your blood vessels to narrow, block, or spasm. Some lifestyle changes, such as exercising and quitting smoking, ...

End stage peripheral vascular disease (PVD) presents a higher risk of serious complications, such as gangrene or a heart attack. Treatment with surgery is usually necessary, and severe cases may ...