Cardiovascular Outcomes And Reduction Of Body Iron Stores

... The reduction of body iron stores through phlebotomy (blood removal) in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) does not appear to decrease the risk of death plus nonfatal cardiovascular events, according to a study published in JAMA.PAD is a partial or total blockage of an artery, usually one leading to a leg or an arm. [click link for full article] ...