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What Are the Types of Diagnostic Tests for PAD?

Besides a patient’s history of signs and symptoms, there are several tests to determine the severity of a patient’s Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). ABI, the Ankle Brachial Index, is a test where a health professional will take your blood

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What Are the Treatments for PAD?

There are several different types of treatments for PAD. Treatments depend on the severity as well as on comorbidities, so it is important to find a specialist like Dr. David Nabi who will create a treatment plan that has been tailored to you.

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Cracked Heels and the PAD Patient

Many people experience the dry condition that leads to cracked heels—especially when it is cold outside or if we have not kept up with our moisturizing regimen. As we age, our skin gets thinner, leaving us more prone to develop calluses.

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Covid and PAD

When we think of Covid-19, images of people struggling to breathe come to mind. Many people think of it as primarily a virus that attacks the lungs. But new research is now demonstrating that Covid is a disease

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PAD and Cocoa

Have you ever heard the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”? But what about a cup of hot cocoa? Researchers have found Flavanol-rich dark chocolate and unprocessed cocoa are beneficial for patients with PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease)

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Vitamin K and PAD

Vitamin K is an essential vitamin that regulates blood coagulation within our bodies. Without vitamin K, our blood would not be able to clot at all. Vitamin K also helps maintain our bone health.

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Vitamin D and PAD

Vitamin D is important not only for our immune function but for our vascular health as well. There are two types of Vitamin D that our bodies utilize, D2 (ergocalciferol) and D3 (calcitriol).

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