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New Guidelines on Peripheral Artery Disease Issued by American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and Leading Medical Societies

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PAD is a serious, progressive cardiovascular disease primarily caused by a buildup of fatty plaque in the blood vessels, or atherosclerosis. This plaque narrows the blood vessels and reduces blood flow to the legs and feet, which may significantly impair physical function, walking performance and quality of life.

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Philips launches Duo Venous Stent System for Treatment of Symptomatic Venous Outflow Obstruction

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Impacting 25 million people globally [1], deep venous disease results from venous thromboembolism, a condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in the vein [2]. Ultimately, the new device promises to enable excellent clinical outcomes and drive significant quality of life improvements.” 2017;5:678-687. [5]

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