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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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Updated Guideline for Management of Lower Extremity Peripheral Artery Disease

NEJM Journal Watch - Cardiology

This update of the 2016 guideline includes new options for medical therapies and a focus on health disparities.

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

DAIC

Featuring numerous abstracts with fresh insights into health disparities, efficacy data for TAVR, and innovative strategies for PAD, we eagerly anticipate the convergence of professionals from diverse specialties. PAD contributes to 400 amputations each day.

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Current Status and Principles for the Treatment and Prevention of Diabetic Foot Ulcers in the Cardiovascular Patient Population: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Circulation

Furthermore, due to increasing patient complexity of management secondary to comorbid conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, the management of peripheral artery disease associated with DFUs has become increasingly difficult, and care delivery is often episodic and fragmented.