That Leg Pain May Not Be Aging. It Could Be PAD
Dr. Xzabia Caliste, a board-certified vascular surgeon, is working to change public understanding of PAD, a condition more commonly associated with heart disease. PAD causes blockage in the vessels
Peripheral Artery Disease: Why Leg Pain Could Be More Than “Just Getting Older”
Dr. Caliste says the biggest barrier is a lack of knowledge on both sides. Most people don’t realize their leg and foot pain is caused by poor blood flow, so they can’t connect what they’re feeling to
Shark Attacks Are Rare. PAD Takes Limbs Every Day.
25 unprovoked shark attacks occurred in the U.S. in 2025; vascular surgeons call attention to a disease that contributes to approximately 400 limbs lost every day.
Shark Attacks Are Rare. PAD Takes Limbs Every Day.
25 unprovoked shark attacks occurred in the U.S. in 2025; vascular surgeons call attention to a disease that contributes to approximately 400 limbs lost every day.
Getting vascular surgeons more involved leads to key improvements for PAD patients
Vascular surgeons play a critical role in the treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD) and critical limb ischemia (CLI), conditions that cost many patients their feet or legs due to avoidable
Saving limbs from the silent threat of peripheral artery disease [PODCAST]
Vascular surgeon Xzabia Caliste discusses her article, “The silent disease causing 400 amputations daily.” She shares the heartbreaking personal story of witnessing both her aunt and uncle lose their
The little-known disease that could be ticking health time bomb... the signs to watch out for
A little-known disease that could be a ticking health time bomb may be revealed by changes on your feet, doctors have warned. Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a serious condition in which
New Clinical Practice Guideline on the Management of Intermittent Claudication
Timely update comes as September marks Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month
Silent Vascular Threat: Nearly 70% of Americans Unaware of PAD – The Leading Cause of Preventable Amputations
During PAD Awareness Month, the Society for Vascular Surgery Urges Americans to Learn How to Safeguard Their Vascular Health
NEW DATA: 70% OF AMERICANS UNAWARE OF COMMON VASCULAR DISEASE THAT IS ONE OF THE LEADING CAUSES OF AMPUTATION
Get a Pulse on PAD: 70% of Americans Lack Awareness of Peripheral Artery Disease, with New Survey Underscoring Gaps in Awareness Among Most At-Risk Patients