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How to Prevent Peripheral Artery Disease

AMS Cardiology

However, when these arteries become narrowed or blocked conditions like Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) can emerge, posing a threat to our overall health. Understanding Peripheral Artery Disease Peripheral artery disease or PAD is a condition in which plaque builds up in the arteries that lead to the legs and feet.

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New Guidelines on Peripheral Artery Disease Issued by American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and Leading Medical Societies

DAIC

A new joint guideline from the American Heart Association (AHA), the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and nine other medical societies reports early diagnosis and treatment of peripheral artery disease is essential to improve outcomes and reduce amputation risk, heart attack, stroke and death for people with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).

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Physiology Friday #196: Resistance Training and Heart Health

Physiologically Speaking

Resistance exercise is probably most effective when paired with a reduced calorie diet (for weight loss) — as resistance exercise alone is likely not sufficient for meaningful weight loss to occur. Of course, these benefits can also extend to individuals with a BMI in the normal range.

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Physiology Friday #196: Resistance Training and Heart Health

Physiologically Speaking

Resistance exercise is probably most effective when paired with a reduced calorie diet (for weight loss) — as resistance exercise alone is likely not sufficient for meaningful weight loss to occur. Of course, these benefits can also extend to individuals with a BMI in the normal range.