Peripheral artery disease is out of control in many rural, low income communities
There is a peripheral artery disease (PAD) epidemic in the United States leading to more than 400 leg amputations per day.
Source: Cardiovascular Business
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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
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