 Dr. Ed Miner discusses the signs and symptoms of peripheral artery disease (PAD)—often called peripheral vascular disease (or PVD). PAD is a condition in which the arteries that carry blood to the legs or arms become narrowed or blocked. As with coronary artery disease, the most common cause of PAD is atherosclerosis (buildup of fatty plaque in the walls of the blood vessels). |  Dr. Kent Meredith talks about the warning signs for heart attacks, including pain, fullness, and/or squeezing of chest; jaw pain, toothache, headache; shortness of breath; nausea, vomiting, abdomen discomfort; sweating, heartburn, indigestion. |  Dr. Lee Burke is featured in a news story highlighting a major nationwide study of people at risk for stroke. Two medical procedures designed to prevent future strokes are shown to be safe and effective, meaning that physicians now have more options in treating patients. |  Dr. James Orford discusses what you can do to prevent heart disease:
- Don’t smoke
- Exercise regularly
- Eat a heart healthy diet
- Maintain or achieve a healthy weight
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