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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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Among those ages 65 and older, nearly 50% who underwent limb amputation died within one year after surgery, according to the 2024 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of U.S. and Global Data From the American Heart Association. Black adults with PAD in the U.S.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress Becomes First Organization to Offer Certification in Cardiometabolic Health

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

The course and certification are appropriate for providers at any stage of clinical experience including physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, pharmacists, diabetologists and dietitians looking to take a deeper dive into cardiometabolic health.