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What do diabetes, arteries and peripheral arterial disease have in common? People with diabetes who have uncontrolled blood sugars for a long time are at high risk of developing blood vessel damage and peripheral artery disease (PAD). However, not every person with diabetes develops PAD. Results from the Framingham Heart Study show that up to … Continue reading How Does Diabetes Injure the Arteries to Cause Peripheral Arterial Disease?

Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), also known as Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), affects 8 to 12 million people in the United States, especially those over 50. This article will help provide valuable information about the causes of this disease. Please share with someone you care about. Plaque formation in your arteries While there are various causes of Peripheral … Continue reading How Did I Get Peripheral Vascular Disease?

What Are Drug-Eluting Balloons? Drug-eluting balloons, or DEBs, are balloons coated with medicines (like paclitaxel) to improve the patency of the narrowed blood vessels in peripheral arterial disease (PAD). These balloons coat the inner walls of the affected blood vessels and prevent them from getting blocked again. Hence, scientific experts also refer them to as … Continue reading Drug-Eluting Balloons to Treat Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

The Link Between Diabetes and PAD What is the link between peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and diabetes? The presence of diabetes can greatly enhance your risk of developing peripheral arterial disease. It is, however, unclear how many people with PAD have diabetes. The Framingham Heart Study revealed that 20% of people with symptomatic PAD have … Continue reading Peripheral Arterial Disease and Diabetes