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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD)

The build-up of arterial plaque can intefere with the normal flow of blood.

 

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a weakness in the wall of the aorta. The aorta is the largest artery in the body.

 

Hypercholesterolemia

Elevated cholesterol is an important risk factor in the development of coronary artery disease and cerebrovascular disease,

 

Diabetes

Elevated sugar is associated heart disease, kidney disease, retinopathy, neuropathy, and arterial disease throughout the body.