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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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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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September is Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month

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1 — September is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month, a time to educate and empower people to act against the most debilitating disease they haven’t heard of — or know that they have. tim.hodson Wed, 09/04/2024 - 16:08 Sept.

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Trial of Vascular Care Team vs. Education for PAD

American College of Cardiology

What is the difference in utilization of lipid management strategies when using a vascular care team including a clinical pharmacist versus usual care with provider education for patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

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Education and cardiovascular diseases: a Mendelian randomization study

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Background Observational studies have indicated a potential association between education and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Therefore, this study aimed to investigate whether higher levels of education causally reduce the risks of CVDs. years of education, which significantly reduced the risk of various CVDs.

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R3 Vascular Appoints Josh Smale as Vice President of Global Clinical and Scientific Affairs

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a Mountain View, CA-based developer of novel, best-in-class bioresorbable scaffolds for treating peripheral arterial disease (PAD), has announced the appointment of Josh Smale as its Vice President of Global Clinical and Scientific Affairs. Medical device company R3 Vascular Inc., Image courtesy: R3 Vascular Inc.

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New Dodero Center at UH will Revolutionize Limb Salvage

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Led by Mehdi Shishehbor DO, MPH, PhD, interventional cardiologist and a pioneer in the field of limb preservation, the Dodero Center will revolutionize care for patients at risk of losing a leg due to peripheral artery disease and diabetes. The importance and need for Dr.

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Groundbreaking Data in Interventional Cardiology to be Featured at Society for Cardiovascular Angiology and Interventions SCAI 2024 Scientific Sessions

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We are proud to offer over 80 sessions in a variety of interactive educational formats at this year’s meeting. PAD contributes to 400 amputations each day.