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Carotid Artery Stenting vs Carotid Artery Surgery: Is there a Difference? by Heartstrong Registered Nurse

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Posted Thu 29 Apr 2010 4:26am If you have a carotid stenosis you could be at an increased risk for a stroke. Carotid artery surgery (carotid endarterectomy) has been the treatment of choice for many years. Carotid artery stenting is a less invasive option. But for many years a controversy has existed – which is the better treatment? Carotid Endarterectomy or Carotid Read on »

Stem Cells Used to Treat Peripheral Arterial Disease–Clogged Arteries in the Legs (PAD) by Medical Quack Patient Expert

Posted Fri 06 Aug 2010 12:09pm ANGELES (KABC) -- One in every 20 Americans over the age of 50 suffers from something called, peripheral arterial disease or PAD. It can result in clogged arteries in your legs Read on »

Popliteal Tendinitis by Mike W. Posted Thu 01 Nov 2007 12:00am Physical therapy is getting old fast. My doc finally diagnosed me as having popliteal tendinitis. I self diagnosed that months ago. So now he has me doing some exercises... and the pain got worse. Plus, popliteal tendinitis is caused by running downhill. Now he has me doing the thing that created the problem in the first place. I've done Read on »

Cook Medical Unveils MicroWires to support Leg Therapy - Peripheral Arterial Disease by Medical Quack Patient Expert

Posted Tue 03 Feb 2009 12:08am occlusions and extremely tight lesions in the peripheral arteries, including the SFA, popliteal and tibial arteries. “The Approach microwire line has several product features... to increase long-term patency in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and is one of the first PTA balloon catheters to be coated with paclitaxel, an antiproliferative drug Read on »

'More awareness about arterial blockages required' by Dorothy E Ross PhD CCC-SLP Aphasia NYC Posted Sun 15 Nov 2009 10:03pm Read on »

Surgery Better Than Angioplasty for Narrowed Neck Artery by Dr. Syed L. Doctor of Dentistry

Posted Sat 29 Aug 2009 10:04pm Carotid surgery is not a major operation, because the artery is close to the surface of the neck. It sometimes is done under local anesthesia. The surgeon clamps the artery shut and cuts fatty deposits from its wall. Read the original here: Surgery Better Than Angioplasty for Narrowed Neck Artery Read on »

Feminal Artery by Vanessa R. Patient Expert

Posted Thu 22 Apr 2010 5:14am Event posters for the ‘ The Feminal Artery’ , a female centered art show in Calgary that I co-planned. Poster Credit goes to my friend Nicole Bruce! Read on »

Bioidentical Hormones, Estrogen, Protective and Prevents Coronary Artery Disease by Jeffrey Dach MD Medical Doctor

Posted Thu 05 Mar 0011 12:00am Bioidentical Hormones Estrogen Protective and Prevents Coronary Artery Disease. << MORE >> Read on »

Bioidentical Hormones, Estrogen, Protective and Prevents Coronary Artery Disease by Jeffrey Dach MD Medical Doctor

Posted Sat 03 Oct 0011 12:00am Bioidentical Hormones Estrogen Protective and Prevents Coronary Artery Disease. << MORE >> Read on »

What Is Peripheral Arterial Disease? by Encompass Network Partners .. Posted Tue 28 Apr 2009 12:00am What Is Peripheral Arterial Disease? Peripheral arterial disease (P.A.D.) occurs when plaque (plak) builds up in the arteries that carry blood to your head, organs, and limbs. Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, fibrous tissue, and other substances in the blood. When plaque builds up in arteries, the condition is called Read on »