Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)Peripheral artery disease (PAD)—often called peripheral vascular disease (or PVD)—is a condition in which the arteries that carry blood to the legs or arms become narrowed or blocked. PAD affects about 1 in 20 people over the age of 50, or 10 million people in the United States. As with coronary artery disease, the most common cause of PAD is atherosclerosis (buildup of fatty plaque in the walls of the blood vessels). In some cases, PAD may be caused by blood clots that lodge in the arteries and restrict blood flow.
The Warning Signs for Heart AttacksDr. Meredith talks about the warning signs for heart attacks, including pain, fullness, and/or squeezing of chest; jaw pain, toothache, headache; shortness of breathe; nausea, vomiting, abdomen discomfort; sweating, heartburn, indigestion.
National Stroke Prevention StudyA major new nationwide study of people at risk for stroke involving cardiac researchers at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray shows that two medical procedures designed to prevent future strokes are safe and effective, meaning that physicians will now have more options in tailoring treatments for their patients at risk for stroke.