Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is the most common peripheral vascular disease (PVD) affecting 8 to 12 million Americans or 12 - 20 percent of Americans over the age of 65. PAD is usually the result of atherosclerosis or "hardening of the arteries" due to cholesterol build up that eventually narrows and clogs up the artery. (read more)
Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer amongst women, claiming over 500,000 lives every year. Yet, many women still believe that cardiovascular disease is a disease of the opposite sex.The American Heart Association (AHA) Go Red For Women movement raises awareness about cardiovascular disease amongst women and their loved ones, using the color Red not only as a symbol for women and heart disease, but also empowering women to invest time and energy into their and their families heart health. (read more)
Carotid arteries supply the brain with oxygenated blood. These arteries extend from the aorta in the chest to the brain inside the skull. As one ages, in combination with various cardiovascular risk factors, these vessels can narrow and harden due to a process known as atherosclerosis. As the disease progresses, significant plaque builds up, compromising the lumen of the carotid artery and causing a critical reduction of blood flow to the brain. This is known as Carotid Artery Stenosis (CAS) and is a serious health problem since it can cause a stroke. (read more)
An aneurysm is a weakness in the wall of a blood vessel causing it to bulge out like a balloon. As the wall weakens, the pressure in the aneurysm increases and can potentially rupture and cause severe internal hemorrhage and death. (read more)
