Approach to the Patient With Peripheral Arterial Disease

Approach to the patient with peripheral arterial disease.

Approach to the Patient With Peripheral Arterial Disease Print ISSN: 0009-7322. Online ISSN: 1524-4539 Copyright © 2013 American Heart Association, Inc. All rights reserved. is published by the American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231 Circulation doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.113.000502 2013;128:2241-2250 Circulation. http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/128/20/2241 Wor...

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Prevalence of Peripheral Arterial Disease in Diabetic Patients

Objective: Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a state characterized by atherosclerotic occlusive disease of lower extremities. Diabetes is the main risk factor for PAD. Material and Methods: To assess the prevalence of PAD, a cross sectional study was performed on 352 diabetic patients who referred to Yazd diabetes research center from 2007 to 2010. Vascular assessment was done by measuring ...

Transradial approach for carotid artery stenting in a patient with severe peripheral arterial disease

We present a case of a 73-year-old man with critical bilateral internal carotid artery stenosis, recent right-hemisphere stroke and severe peripheral artery disease in whom right internal carotid artery stenting (RICA-CAS) was performed successfully via a right transradial approach.

Multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and management of patients with peripheral arterial disease

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is frequently diagnosed after permanent damage has occurred, resulting in a high rate of morbidity, amputation, and loss of life. Early and ongoing diagnosis and treatment is required for this progressive disease. Lifestyle modifications can prevent or delay disease progression and improve symptoms. Limb-sparing endovascular interventions can restore circulatio...