A final option, less commonly used, is a technique called atherectomy. This treatment uses a device that cuts or grinds away the hardened deposition (atheroma) within the artery. Atherectomy is less ...

Researchers at King's have been awarded £2.1m in funding to take a new regenerative, cell-based therapy for leg pain caused by reduced blood flow to ...

In a major breakthrough in cardiac care, doctors in Thiruvananthapuram have successfully performed the first Impella-assisted angioplasty in South Kerala, saving the life of a 38-year-old patient ...

A former security guard to the stars is facing the prospect of losing his leg if he does not raise £30,000 for an operation.

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I survived a quadruple bypass in September. My ongoing recovery, to quote my doctors, is nothing but “miraculous and magical.

When you rise up onto your toes and lower back down, your calf muscles squeeze the veins in your lower legs. This action pushes used blood upwards against gravity, helping it return to your heart ...

If you are among those who are desk-bound for long hours, consider doing these exercises to counter leg fatigue effectively. Do you sit for long hours because of work? While there are well-known ...

For high-risk patients, the method could offer a safer alternative to open-heart surgery.

A Butler Township man is suing the Butler Health System claiming treatment he received for a blood flow problem in his left ...