DAIC

MAY 16, 2024

A new joint guideline from the American Heart Association (AHA), the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and nine other medical societies reports early diagnosis and treatment of peripheral artery disease is essential to improve outcomes and reduce amputation risk, heart attack, stroke and death for people with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).

Peripheral Arterial Disease 105

Peripheral Arterial Disease Exercise Ischemia Quality of Life 105

Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Participating in any resistance training is associated with a 15%–17% lower risk for these outcomes compared to non-participation. Most data suggest that 30–60 minutes per week is sufficient to maximize the risk reduction — benefits start to plateau and then reverse after this threshold.

Physiology 52

Physiology Exercise Blood Pressure Risk Factors 52

Physiologically Speaking

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Participating in any resistance training is associated with a 15%–17% lower risk for these outcomes compared to non-participation. Most data suggest that 30–60 minutes per week is sufficient to maximize the risk reduction — benefits start to plateau and then reverse after this threshold.

Physiology 52

Physiology Exercise Blood Pressure Risk Factors 52