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Peripheral Vascular Disease: Keeping the Blood Flowing 09 March 2007, By Steve Tokar Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) can result in “big trouble, and eventually lead to gangrene and amputation.” But not for all patients: Some grow new arteries when the old artery is blocked. Others do not, though, “and those are the ones who get [...]
Stents Prevent Peripheral Arterial Disease-Related Amputation By Crystal Phend, Staff Writer, MedPage Today March 07, 2007 SEATTLE, March 7 — Angioplasty and stenting of small vessels below the knee are successfully staving off amputation among older patients with severe peripheral arterial disease (PAD), researchers said here. In a survey among 57 patients at the critical [...]
Don’t ignore dangerous leg pains – could be PAD! Mar 12 2007 By Jane Picken, The Evening Chronicle Searing pains in the legs are not just unpleasant, they could be the warning signs of blocked arteries and the precursor to a heart attack or stroke. Health reporter Jane Picken finds out about Peripheral Arterial Disease. [...]
To fight clotting & DVT, flex leg muscles Dr. Richard T. Bosshardt, March 25, 2007 In this interesting article, Dr Bosshardt says that “…studies show that simply putting patients on operating tables — under anesthesia, irrespective of the surgery — can increase the risk of DVT… One of the most effective preventive measures to avoid [...]
Don’t pin back pain on age – But if you’re pushing 50, listen up March 23, 2007 – By JANE GLENN HAAS / The Orange County Register Age can give you an achy back, but don’t blame the years; Blame your genes, or your lifestyle. Your parents, your weight, your exercise regime and even your [...]
Wellness: Leg Pain May Be More Than a Pain in the Neck By Richard J. Bocklett For people 65 and older, leg pain can be a warning sign for peripheral artery disease (PAD) in which clogged arteries in the body’s lower extremities cause decreased blood flow in the legs, resulting in difficulty and pain when [...]
Minimally invasive procedure eases back pain Ask the Doctor: Shari Rudavsky @ Indy Star Anthony Sabatino, an interventional pain anesthesiologist with Interventional Pain Care Associates in Carmel, Noblesville and Plainfield, discusses treatment for back pain. See the questions asked about back pain and the answers provided by the doctor
New treatment options for low back pain Monday, March 26, 2007 DR. SHAY S. PATHARE Low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of disability in the United States. Low back pain affects up to 70 to 85 percent of people at some point in their lives and is the second most common cause for [...]