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Topic: Peripheral Artery Disease
“Quality prosthetics can mitigate challenges created by the amputation of a limb and limb differences,” said Senator Blackburn. “We need a holistic understanding of how many Americans have access to a prosthetic or orthotic device, which improves mobility, quality of life and the ability to return to the workforce. This legislation will provide the missing data so we can understand the barriers patients face when trying to obtain prosthetics.” «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Politics | No Comments
American Heart Association says Cigarette Smoking associated with increased risk of Peripheral Artery Disease in African AmericansJournal of the American Heart Association Report
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a narrowing of arteries other then those directly serving the heart. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Heart Association lists Top Heart Disease and Stroke Research advances of 2017
The Association, one of the top funders of heart- and stroke-related research worldwide, has been compiling an annual top 10 list of major advances in heart disease and stroke science since 1996. Here, in no particular order, are the organization’s picks for leading research accomplishments published in 2017. ![]() American Heart Association identifies most impactful scientific discoveries for Heart Disease and Stroke. (American Heart Association) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Amputation risks highest amongst Poor and Black Peripheral Artery Disease Patients according to American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association Meeting Report
PAD is a serious disease that occurs when fat, cholesterol, and other substances accumulate in blood vessels away from the heart, restricting blood flow. ![]() Poverty and black race are independently predictive of greater amputation risk among patients with narrowing of the blood vessels, or peripheral artery disease (PAD). (American Heart Association) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Heart Association says New Peripheral Artery Disease Guidelines emphasize Medical Therapy and Structured ExerciseAmerican Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Clinical Practice Guideline
The joint American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology guidelines are published in the American Heart Association journal Circulation and the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. ![]() Eliminating exposure to all tobacco – including second-hand smoke – is highly recommended for patients with PAD. (American Heart Association) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Heart Association says Digestive byproduct may predict greater Risk of Death among PAD PatientsAmerican Heart Association Rapid Access Journal Report
The digestive byproduct, trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) is produced by gut bacteria breaking down red meat, eggs, and other meat products found in the traditional Western diet. ![]() Patients with narrowed peripheral arteries and high blood levels of a digestive byproduct were significantly more likely to die during a five-year study than were peripheral artery disease (PAD) patients with lower levels of the digestive byproduct. (American Heart Association) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Heart Association reports Home-based Walking Program eases clogged Leg Arteries
Previously, studies have shown that supervised exercise can improve walking and lessen the symptoms of peripheral artery disease (PAD), but this is the first to document the long-term benefits of a home-based walking program. ![]() Physicians should recommend walking even if their patients don’t have access to a supervised exercise program. (American Heart Association) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Heart Association reports Biodegradable stent safe for long-term treatment of Coronary Artery Disease
Stents are mesh tubes inserted into coronary arteries to help prop them open and allow for blood flow to the heart muscle. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Peripheral artery disease undertreated, understudied in WomenAmerican Heart Association Scientific Statement
The statement is published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
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