Tag Archive for 'Peripheral artery disease'

Chang et al found a significant association between varicose veins and DVT. The illustration shows how a varicose vein forms in a leg. Image credit: National Heart Lung and Blood Institute / Jmarchn / CC BY-SA 3.0.

Varicose Veins Linked to Increased Risk of Deep Venous Thrombosis

Mar 2, 2018 by Enrico de Lazaro

According to an observational study published in the journal JAMA, varicose veins may be a warning sign of a type of blood clot known as a deep venous...

Among patients with stable atherosclerotic vascular disease, those assigned to rivaroxaban (2.5 mg twice daily) plus aspirin had better cardiovascular outcomes and more major bleeding events than those assigned to aspirin alone. Image credit: Val-gb.

COMPASS Study: Combination of Rivaroxaban and Aspirin Works Best for Heart Diseases

Aug 29, 2017 by News Staff

A major new study has found that the combination of two drugs — rivaroxaban and aspirin — is superior to aspirin alone in preventing further...

Eating three or more servings of fruit and vegetables per day may lower risk of developing PAD.

Daily Consumption of Fruits, Vegetables May Reduce Risk of Blockages in Leg Arteries

May 26, 2017 by News Staff

A new study published in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology found that consuming fruit and vegetables may lower the risk of...