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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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Abstract WP269: Food Desert Residence as a Contributing Risk Factor for Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP269-AWP269, February 1, 2024. Background:Research suggests that residing in a food desert (FD) area may negatively impact health by increasing cardiovascular risk factors. were classified as residing within a USDA defined FD.