Surgery not the only path for peripheral artery disease
Reader asks if surgery is the only option for PAD. The doctor explains PAD arises from artery clogging in legs, with pain on walking and signs like cool limbs and reduced pulses. First treatments include medicines to lower cholesterol and prevent clots, diet changes, quitting smoking, exercise, and less invasive balloon dilation if needed. Author provides ordering details for a PAD booklet by Dr Donohue.
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Mom Exiled From Daughters Lives In Dear Annie
Grandmother in Kentucky laments estrangement from two daughters over the years and a third who now seeks help. An adviser notes each generation faces external pressures and even devoted parents can be faced with unanticipated rifts as grown children chart their own paths.
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