Wetchler, DOThe humerus is your upper arm bone. It is the longest bone in the upper part of your body and is connected to ...

The PAD Collaborative has released an interactive online heat map to highlight the risk of non-traumatic lower limb amputations, a severe complication of peripheral artery disease (PAD).

In peripheral artery disease, narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the affected limbs. They do not get enough blood flow to keep up with the demand. It is important to manage PAD as early as ...

The management of acute limb ischemia requires a thorough understanding of the anatomy of the arterial occlusion and the open surgical and percutaneous options for restoring limb perfusion.

and decreased motor strength in the upper extremity. There will usually be good distal capillary refill and a palpable radial pulse. Although paralysis may occur in the arm and hand from ...

Paget-Schroetter syndrome (PSS) is a rare blood clotting syndrome that affects the blood vessels in the upper arms. It’s more common in young athletes who use upward repetitive arm motions ...

Taking an aspirin every day can be a lifesaving option for people already diagnosed and managing coronary artery disease, but it’s not a good idea for everyone. Coronary artery disease (CAD ...

About Acute Limb Ischemia (ALI) ALI is characterized by a sudden decrease in arterial perfusion to the limb, with a potential threat to limb survival, requiring urgent evaluation and management.

PITTS SAYS A BULLET HIT ONE OF THE MAIN ARTERIES IN HIS COUSIN’S LEG ... ANYBODY, NOT JUST EVEN A CHILD, TO, YOU KNOW, LOSE A LIMB AND YOU KNOW, IT’S GOING TO IT’S GOING TO DEFINITELY ...