Blocked Artery in Your Leg? Here’s What You Should Know.
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Source: ProPublica
Published: 2025-12-23 03:18 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 95
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Health
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Millions of Americans have peripheral artery disease, a disorder primarily caused by fatty deposits that can narrow arteries and block blood flow to the legs. Often, the first symptom they feel is leg pain. Experts say that most treatments are safe, but some have expressed a growing sense of alarm that doctors may be doing procedures that patients don’t need, exposing them to unnecessary risks.
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