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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

The benefit of resistance training observed in observational studies is supported by controlled trials on resistance training, which demonstrate that this type of exercise reduces traditional and nontraditional CVD risk factors. Aerobic training is probably best for increasing cardiorespiratory fitness (i.e., In short — do both!

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Physiology Friday #196: Resistance Training and Heart Health

Physiologically Speaking

The benefit of resistance training observed in observational studies is supported by controlled trials on resistance training, which demonstrate that this type of exercise reduces traditional and nontraditional CVD risk factors. Aerobic training is probably best for increasing cardiorespiratory fitness (i.e., In short — do both!

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Advanced Vascular Care

AMS Cardiology

Common Vascular Conditions We Treat Some vascular diseases affect your arteries while others occur in your veins. Atherosclerosis & Arterial Diseases Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) : A blockage in your legs. Carotid Artery Disease : A blockage or narrowing in the arteries supplying your brain.