MIVA Medical Blog
Top 7 risk factors for PAD
Leg pain. Wounds on the legs that won’t heal. Blue or pale-colored feet. Heaviness in the legs when active. These are all common symptoms of peripheral artery disease (PAD). PAD is a condition where plaque builds up in the arteries which limits blood flow to the...
How long does Knee Embolization last?
Knee embolization or Geniculate Artery Embolization (GAE) is a minimally-invasive, non-surgical procedure to reduce knee pain in patients with osteoarthritis (OA). Osteoarthritic knee pain can be the result of many factors, including increased blood supply. An...
3 Ways to Treat Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
One in 20 Americans has Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). This serious condition occurs when calcium and/or cholesterol builds up in the arteries that supply blood to the hands and feet. PAD is life-threatening despite some of the symptoms feeling mild. It usually...