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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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2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of US and Global Data From the American Heart Association

Circulation

Circulation, Ahead of Print.

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How much do you know about PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease)?

CTVS

Nearly 10 million Americans suffer from the circulatory condition Peripheral Artery Disease, or PAD. PAD occurs when plaque builds up in the arteries and limits blood flow to the lower extremities.

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Galectin-3 and peripheral artery disease: a Mendelian randomization study

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Background Multiple clinical studies have found a significant correlation between elevated galectin-3 (Gal-3) in circulation and the diagnosis and severity of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Conclusions There is no current evidence to establish a causal relationship between the level of Gal-3 in circulation and PAD.

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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 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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Blood platelet score detects previously unmeasured risk of heart attack and stroke

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Platelets are circulating cell fragments known to clump up and form blood clots that stop bleeding in injured vessels.