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How to Prevent Peripheral Artery Disease

AMS Cardiology

However, when these arteries become narrowed or blocked conditions like Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) can emerge, posing a threat to our overall health. Understanding Peripheral Artery Disease Peripheral artery disease or PAD is a condition in which plaque builds up in the arteries that lead to the legs and feet.

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

DAIC

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).

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New PAD Guidelines; AHA on Postpartum Care; Exercise Didn't Stop CAC Progression

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- Low-dose rivaroxaban (Xarelto), SGLT2 inhibitors, and GLP-1 receptor agonists have entered multisocietal guidelines on peripheral artery disease (PAD) for the first time. Circulation) Recommendations for postpartum care were.

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Abstract 4139108: Identifying Predictors of Durable Treatment Response among Patients with Claudication; A Secondary Analysis of the CLEVER Trial

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4139108-A4139108, November 12, 2024. Background:Symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD) is prevalent and targeted therapies include optimal medical care (OMC), supervised exercise therapy (SET) and revascularization (ST).