Tag: Peripheral Artery Disease
AHA: Strategies Compared for Treating Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia
Outcomes better for surgical revascularization versus endovascular therapy for those with single segment of great saphenous vein that could be used for surgery
Telmisartan Does Not Improve Six-Minute Walk Distance in PAD
Six-minute walk distance not improved with telmisartan versus placebo in patients with lower-extremity peripheral arterial disease
Peripheral Endovascular Intervention Incidence Increased Among Blacks
Black race strongly associated with the composite outcome of death and major amputation at one year
Walking at Pace Inducing Ischemic Leg Symptoms Beneficial in PAD
Walking exercise that induced ischemic symptoms improved change in usual-paced walking velocity, Short Physical Performance Battery
Risk Factors ID’d for Lower-Limb Amputation for PAD in Urban Areas
In metropolitan areas, lower median household income and higher Distressed Communities Index score tied to increased amputation rate
Gender Disparities Seen in Care for Younger Patients With ASCVD
Women with premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease receive less optimal care than men
Intradialytic Hypotension Tied to Peripheral Artery Disease
Findings based on large, national study of more than 45,000 hemodialysis patients
Deaths Not Up With Paclitaxel-Coated Devices in PAD
Interim analysis shows no increased rate of all-cause mortality with paclitaxel-coated versus uncoated devices
In-Hospital Mortality Higher for Homeless Heart Attack Patients
