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Peripheral artery disease (PAD) involves a debilitating narrowing of arteries in the legs, and the National Institutes of Health estimates that 1 in every 20 Americans over 50 is affected. Research ...
A new Intermountain Health study finds that peripheral artery disease, a condition that affects more than 10 million Americans over the age of 40, is often underdiagnosed and undertreated, with fewer ...
UAB Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy Associate Professor and Vascular Surgery Program Director Benjamin Pearce, M.D., was recently featured on UAB’s MedCast Podcast to discuss ...
The new joint guideline from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology provides recommendations to guide clinicians in the treatment of patients with lower extremity ...
The disparities between men and women in prevalence, risk factors and symptoms of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) have a profound impact on prevention, diagnosis, treatment and outcomes for women, ...
Treatments for peripheral artery disease (PAD) were largely developed in men and are less effective in women, according to a review published today in European Heart Journal – Quality of Care and ...
Skin changes associated with peripheral artery disease (PAD) include discoloration, dryness, and shiny or smooth texture. If you’re living with PAD, you may also be at a higher risk of developing foot ...
A new Intermountain Health study finds that peripheral artery disease, a condition that affects more than 10 million Americans over the age of 40, is often underdiagnosed and undertreated, with fewer ...
Peripheral artery disease is primarily caused by plaque buildup in your arteries, with risks increased by underlying medical conditions and certain lifestyle factors, but there’s also a possible ...
An ideal sleeping position for someone with peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a comfortable one, although people who also have sleep apnea will have different needs. PAD is a condition in which the ...
"In our study, we found a high rate of non-treatment of peripheral artery disease along with higher levels of mortality in these patients," said Viet T. Le, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, primary investigator of ...