Tag Archive: peripheral artery disease

Peripheral Artery Disease awareness month
September 3, 2026

National PAD Awareness Month: Know the Signs of Peripheral Artery Disease

United Vein & Vascular Centers

September is National Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of a vascular condition that can affect mobility, comfort, and circulation in the legs and feet. PAD can be easy to overlook because its symptoms often resemble other common problems. Leg cramping may seem like overexertion, numbness may be blamed on neuropathy, […]

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Older couple hiking in snowy mountains, illustrating the impact of cold weather on circulation and peripheral artery disease (PAD).
December 8, 2025

How Cold Weather Affects Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

United Vein & Vascular Centers

If you’re living with peripheral artery disease (PAD), winter can bring more than just colder temperatures, it can increase discomfort, worsen leg symptoms, and make daily activities feel more challenging. PAD already limits blood flow to the legs due to narrowed arteries, and cold weather places additional strain on a vascular system that’s already working […]

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