Silent disease could be a ticking time bomb for your legs — beware these red flags

People “may mistake symptoms like leg fatigue or discomfort for normal signs of aging,” Jennifer Jones-McMeans, divisional ...

Heart disease and leg pain: Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) symptoms – when leg pain means more than just aches

Leg pain during walking could signal Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), indicating clogged arteries and increased risk of heart ...
Chattanooga Times Free Press

Yes, leg pains can be a blood flow issue, according to a Chattanooga doctor

Q: I've been having pain in my legs while walking, but I've been told it isn't an orthopedic issue, but a blood flow issue. How is that possible? A: Peripheral arterial disease is a common ...
The Nassau Guardian

Ankle-brachial index: What it is and why you should have it done

The ankle-brachial index test is a quick, simple, non-invasive test to check to see if you have peripheral artery disease ...
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What Is The 5-Second Leg Test That Can Help Detect Heart Failure?

A simple 5-second leg test could flag early signs of heart failure Here’s how it works and why it matters for your heart health ...

Peripheral artery disease: 6 early signs of blocked arteries that appear in the legs

Most people think leg pain is a natural sign of aging. It is easy to dismiss that agonizing cramping feeling on a walk if it ...
Oregonian

Dear Doctor: Are compression socks beneficial if you have low blood flow to the legs?

DEAR DR. ROACH: Some months ago, my doctor used a QuantaFlo test to measure circulation in my legs. My result was low -- 0.69 versus the normal range of 0.9-1.40. I was not surprised, as poor ...
KTBS

15-Minute Test Can Make Difference For Stroke Victims

A new study shows how a simple, 15-minute test can help doctors identify which patients are at a higher risk for heart attack, second stroke, or death, in the years following a stroke. Nearly a third ...