1.26 million Americans will have a heart attack this year, according to the American Heart Association. Coronary artery disease or blockages in the arteries of the heart cause heart attacks. Heart bypass surgery reestablishes blood flow to the...
Poor circulation in the feet, one problem in a group of conditions called peripheral vascular disease, commonly results from arteries in the leg that become more blocked over time. Risk factors for developing circulation problems affecting the...
Calf pain while walking can occur for a variety of reasons. You may have a broken bone or shin splint, a deep vein problem such as peripheral artery disease or varicose veins. While you might try rest and home remedies to relieve a temporary...
Heart surgery -- once considered a rare and dangerous procedure -- now occurs thousands of times each day in the United States. People have heart surgery for a variety of reasons, including blocked coronary arteries or the need for a new heart...
