Peripheral Artery Disease Complications
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Proximal PAD
theheart.org — “Individuals with proximal lesions have a significantly greater risk of mortality and cardiovascular disease events, even after adjustment for multiple risk factors and comorbidities, than patients with more distal atherosclerotic lesions, report investigators.” View full resource at theheart.org
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Peripheral Artery Disease Illustration
americanheart.org — “View an illustration of Peripheral Artery Disease” View full resource at americanheart.org
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Circulation: 2ndhand smoke signif increased risk of women developing peripheral artery disease (PAD). What's that? http://tinyurl.com/3mnc6n
Peripheral Artery Disease and Women
disabled-world.com — “Women with PAD lose ability to walk short distances and climb stairs sooner than men” View full resource at disabled-world.com
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Peripheral Artery Disease and Women http://ff.im/-xmUDq
Symptoms and Diagnosis of PAD
heart.org — “The most common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a painful cramping in the hips, thighs or calves when walking, climbing stairs or exercising.” View full resource at heart.org
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Many people with PAD have no symptoms or mistake their symptoms for something else. Learn the symptoms of severe PAD. http://bit.ly/945xrM
Peripheral artery disease can increase risk for stroke and heart disease
news-medical.net — “Edmonton researchers recommend that people over age 40 be screened for peripheral artery disease (PAD), which puts people at high risk for serious medical complications including heart disease, stroke, and possible lower limb amputation.” View full resource at news-medical.net
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Stroke News: Peripheral artery disease can increase risk for stroke and heart disease: Edmonton res.. http://twurl.nl/ws5tzh
Peripheral Artery Disease Often Underdiagnosed
urlborg.com — “: A prospective cohort study shows that peripheral artery disease is often overlooked even in patients with known ischemic heart disease under specialist cardiovascular care.” View full resource at urlborg.com
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Peripheral artery disease harder on women
sciencedaily.com — “Small calf muscles may be a feminine trait, but for women with peripheral artery disease (PAD) they're a major disadvantage. Researchers point to the smaller calf muscles of women as a gender difference that may cause women with PAD to experience problems walking and climbing stairs sooner and faster than men with the disease.” View full resource at sciencedaily.com
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Peripheral Arterial Disease and Claudication -- familydoctor.org
familydoctor.org — “-Information about peripheral arterial disease and claudication from the American Academy of Family Physicians.” View full resource at familydoctor.org
Most Recently Shared on December 10, 2009 at 11:00 am By:
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peripheral artery/ vascular disease #PAD #PVD http://is.gd/5bFNs blockage in leg arteries cause claudication (leg pain, cramps)
Aspirin's Benefits Unclear in PAD Patients
webmd.com — “A new analysis raises more questions about the benefits of aspirin therapy in patients with peripheral artery disease -- a condition characterized by restricted blood flow to the arms and legs that is common among diabetic people.” View full resource at webmd.com
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Aspirin's Benefits Unclear in PAD Patients: A new analysis raises more questions about the benefits of aspirin t.. http://tinyurl.com/pzcqo7
Questions Raised About Peripheral Artery Disease Test
healthcentral.com — “Questions Raised About Peripheral Artery Disease Test” View full resource at healthcentral.com
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CholesterolNetwork: Questions Raised About Peripheral Artery Disease Test http://bit.ly/c47V51 Full http://bit.ly/bwHDeB
Worrying worsens peripheral artery disease: study
healthcentral.com — “Worrying worsens peripheral artery disease: study” View full resource at healthcentral.com
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CholesterolNetwork: Worrying worsens peripheral artery disease: study http://bit.ly/l8lVE Full http://bit.ly/13Qa71
Study Questions Value of Test for Peripheral Artery Disease:
health.msn.com — “Study Questions Value of Test for Peripheral Artery Disease:” View full resource at health.msn.com
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Study Questions Value of Test for Peripheral Artery Disease: http://bit.ly/bBqmEQ
Asymptomatic PAD risky for stroke survivors
theheart.org — “Patients with stroke or transient ischemic attack are at high risk for vascular events, and researchers are suggesting that they might not show any signs or symptoms.” View full resource at theheart.org
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heartwire: Asymptomatic peripheral artery disease risky for stroke survivors http://bit.ly/DwcFg
Registry results for Zilver stent in PAD
theheart.org — “In an interim analysis, the stent appeared to reduce revascularization rates and improve Rutherford score, walk distance, and walk score. A randomized trial completed enrollment last year.” View full resource at theheart.org
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heartwire: Low fracture rate, clinical improvements with Zilver stent for peripheral artery disease http://bit.ly/crB6J
No Quick Fix For Peripheral Artery Disease -- Repeat Hospitalizations
medicalnewstoday.com — “Even after initial procedures to clear blockages in leg arteries, hospitalizations and associated costs in patients with peripheral artery disease increase as the condition progresses, according t” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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No Quick Fix For Peripheral Artery Disease -- Repeat Hospitalizations http://mnt.to/3L93 #blood #hematology
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