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Things You Need to Know About Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

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1. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a chronic disease in the legs or lower extremities resulting in the narrowing or blockage of the vessels that carry blood from the heart to the legs. The blockage or narrowing is caused by the buildup of fatty plaque in the arteries, called atherosclerosis. PAD can happen in any blood vessel but is usually found in the legs rather than the arms.  

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Treating Uterine Fibroids with Uterine Fibroid Embolization  

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Have you noticed that your periods seem to be more painful or heavier than your peers? There is a possibility you could have Uterine Fibroids. At one time, the only way to treat Uterine Fibroids was with a hysterectomy. Uterine Fibroids typically begin to occur during childbearing years, so the need for a hysterectomy could be devastating if you are trying to get pregnant. The physicians at 901 Vascular are proficient at treating fibroids without a hysterectomy.  

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