Hispanic adults may be more likely to get amputations for peripheral artery disease
Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a narrowing of the arteries that carry blood away from the heart. American Heart Association statistics estimate about 8.5 million U.S. adults 40 and older have the disease, which most commonly affects the legs and feet. Caused mainly by buildup of fatty plaque in arteries, PAD often causes cramping, […]
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