Over 3,500 major leg amputations were performed by vascular surgeons in the UK in 2023 – and many were preventable.

Peripheral artery disease is the narrowing and blocking of the arteries in the legs. This process of furring up of the blood ...

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a narrowing or blockage of arteries that causes poor blood flow to your legs or arms. The most common cause of PAD is the buildup of plaque in blood vessels called ...

People in their 50s with severely narrowed leg arteries may face a high risk for major amputations despite having emergency ...

As the arteries narrow, blood supply to the muscles and tissues in the legs and feet decreases, causing pain ... Angioplasty and stenting are often initially very effective in relieving the blockage, ...

Experiencing numbness in your arms or legs is a red flag for blocked arteries. This happens when blood flow is restricted, leading to decreased sensation in your limbs. Numbness can also affect ...

Persistent over-dilation of muscle microvasculature may be one cause of chronic limb-threatening ischemia, recent studies by ...

I'm 52 years old and enjoy long walks with my husband and our dog. I recently started to experience pain in my left calf ...