(COLORADO SPRINGS) — On June 6, Mayor Yemi Mobolade shared a post about a recent hospital stay for double pneumonia, and detailed that during his stay, tests also revealed “…a major blockage in my ...

Your arteries play an important role in your cardiovascular health, transporting blood from the heart to all of the body’s cells. And that’s especially true for your carotid (neck) arteries, since ...

Dr Sumit Kapadia, Vascular Surgeon and Varicose Vein Specialist, recently on his IG handle, spoke about artery blockages, and ...

Millions of Americans have peripheral artery disease, a disorder primarily caused by fatty deposits that can narrow arteries and block blood flow to the legs. Often, the first symptom they feel is leg ...

A carotid endarterectomy involves making an incision in the neck, opening the carotid artery and physically removing the ...

Carotid angioplasty and stenting can help open up blocked carotid arteries. It’s often used to help prevent strokes, and your doctor might recommend it if you have a blocked artery. If you’re feeling ...

New U.S. guidelines emphasize treating peripheral artery disease (PAD) as a critical warning sign for overall cardiovascular ...

When most people think of a heart attack, they imagine a blocked artery causing sudden, severe symptoms. But for many women, especially those under 65, heart attacks don’t always follow this pattern.

Dear Dr. Roach: I’m a 68-year-old woman. In June 2012, I would be out of breath going up or down my stairs or down the street. I had to sit down and rest for at least 15 minutes, after which I felt ...

John Davis’ resume includes serving as a test engineer of radar systems on the Apollo modules that went to the moon. The retired engineer knows firsthand about the value of testing, minding details ...

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