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Peripheral Artery Disease (or PAD) can rob people of their independence and mobility by making walking difficult or, worse, by increasing the risk of heart attack, stroke, amputation or even death. Prevention, detection and treatment can save lives and limbs, as well as keep people active and healthy so that they can continue to spend time with their family and friends and participate in the activities they enjoy.
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Deep Vein Thrombosis or DVT is one of the most common circulatory problems in adults. Blood clots often form in the deep veins—usually of the leg or pelvis—during periods of immobility or after injury or surgery. Although some clots resolve on their own, pieces of a clot may break off and travel to the lungs. A blood clot that lodges in the narrow arteries of the lungs is called a pulmonary embolism, or PE, and it may be life-threatening if it blocks circulation to a large enough portion of the lungs. Learn about DVT.
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