Tag: Peripheral Artery Disease
Job Strain Linked to Increase in Risk for PAD Hospitalization
Estimates varied in magnitude but were consistent by sex, socioeconomic status, baseline smoking status
Cocoa Consumption May Improve Walking Performance in PAD
Results of phase II randomized trial suggest benefit of cocoa in peripheral arterial disease
Use of Revascularization Up for Critical Limb Ischemia in Veterans
In veterans, revascularization linked to lower risks for mortality, major amputation at 90 days
Combo Antithrombotic Therapy Increases Bleeding Risk
Greatest risk seen in first year of treatment, but benefits of combo therapy continue after one year
Lifetime Risks for Peripheral Artery Disease Higher for Blacks
Within same race/ethnicity, residual lifetime risk varied 3.5- to 5.0-fold based on risk factors
Perfusion Assessment Key for Critical Limb Ischemia Diagnosis
Emerging technologies may improve diagnosis and management for critical limb ischemia
First Surgery for Ischemic Leg Ulcer May Affect Amputation Risk
But mortality did not differ for initial treatment with open surgical bypass or endovascular intervention
Smoking Has Long-Term Impact on Peripheral Artery Disease Risk
Risk for peripheral artery disease remains 30 years after smoking cessation
Risk for Leg Amputation Higher With Microvascular Disease
Risk higher regardless of microvascular disease location or other blood vessel conditions
Adherence Superior for Alternative Exercise Modalities in PAD
Completion and adherence rates improved for alternative exercise versus traditional walking
