In PAD, improvements greatest during first 2 months of supervised exercise training
A supervised exercise training program improved functional performance in patients with peripheral artery disease.
Source: Healio
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Leg pain while walking could be a sign of artery trouble in older adults
Do your legs hurt when you walk? Experts on peripheral artery disease want you to know that it isn't normal. The condition can cause serious complications, but it can be managed.
Source: Medical Xpress
EHR data can be used to identify patients at high risk for peripheral artery disease
A machine learning-based model based on characteristics correlating with ankle-brachial index identified patients at high risk for PAD.
Source: Healio
Underdiagnosis of peripheral artery disease in women daunting and unacceptable
Peripheral artery disease remains underdiagnosed and undertreated among women worldwide and efforts are needed to increase awareness, improve diagnoses and ensure patient referrals, according to a speaker.
Source: Healio
Researchers develop magnetically controlled guidewire robot system for vascular interventional surgery
The new system allows physicians to remotely steer the magnetic guidewire, quickly select the correct path through complex vascular bifurcations, and reach the target site, effectively reducing radiation exposure of physicians and supporting for remote areas.
Source: Medical Xpress