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Non-coronary atherosclerosis: a marker of poor prognosis in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Variables and prognosis were analysed based on the presence or absence of NCA, defined as previous stroke, transient ischaemic attack (TIA), or peripheral artery disease (PAD) [lower extremity artery disease (LEAD), carotid disease, previous lower limb vascular surgery, or abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)].

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Society for Vascular Surgery Launches Campaign to Help People Maintain Vascular Health

DAIC

According to a recent survey released today by the Society, nearly one in three Americans at the highest risk for developing blood vessel (vascular) diseases have not heard of any of the most common conditions, like peripheral artery disease and carotid artery disease.

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Abstract 114: “Failing” DAPT? Think Again

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

This unique case highlights the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of a patient with multiple vascular risk factors who suffered from strokes secondary to BHS.MethodsA 79‐year‐old man with a past medical history of peripheral artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, myocardial infarction with drug eluding stents (on dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT)), (..)

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Lowering Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Events by Treating Residual Inflammatory Risk

DAIC

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), caused by plaque buildup in arterial walls, is one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide.1,2 1,2 ASCVD causes or contributes to conditions that include coronary artery disease (CAD), cerebrovascular disease, and peripheral vascular disease (inclusive of aortic aneurysm).3

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Secular trends in types of cardiovascular disease in the West of Scotland

Open Heart

Poisson regressions with robust standard errors were used to examine the relative change in event rates over time, overall and by subgroup. Results Overall, the event rate ratios (RRs) for IHD, MI, AF and AAA all fell between 2012 and 2021 after adjustment for age, sex and deprivation.

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AHA: Women with PVD often Underdiagnosed, Undertreated — More Research Needed

DAIC

Summary of Disparities The statement highlights numerous disparities in risk factors, symptoms, screening, treatment and outcomes for various types of PVD including: Peripheral Artery Disease(PAD) Aortic Disease Peripheral Aneurysms and Artery Disorders Atherosclerotic Extracranial Carotid Artery Disease Atherosclerotic Renal and Mesenteric Artery (..)

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Advanced Vascular Care

AMS Cardiology

Atherosclerosis & Arterial Diseases Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) : A blockage in your legs. Carotid Artery Disease : A blockage or narrowing in the arteries supplying your brain. Aortic Aneurysms : An aneurysm is an abnormal bulge in a blood vessel wall.