Lower Extremity Peripheral Arterial Disease

Atherectomy in treatment of lower extremity peripheral arterial disease

Carotid and lower extremity arterial disease in elderly adults with isolated systolic hypertension.

The prevalence of carotid and lower extremity arterial disease was assessed in a healthy population of 56 elderly adults with isolated systolic hypertension. Duplex scans were performed to determine the extent of carotid disease, and postexercise ratios of ankle to arm systolic blood pressure were measured to assess lower extremity arterial disease. Internal carotid stenosis was found in 38% (2...

A systematic review of the effects of Chronic Kidney Disease on lower extremity Peripheral Arterial Disease and Peripheral Neuropathy with recommendations on the development of clinical guidelines

Objectives and relationship to conference themes The effects of systemic disease on the lower extremity of high-risk patient groups, namely Diabetes and Rheumatic disease is well recognised and established within the Podiatrist’s scope of practice. However, it appears limited information is known within in the Podiatry profession about patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and the onset of...

Surgical infrainguinal revascularization for peripheral arterial disease: factors affecting patency rate

Background: Peripheral arterial disease is a source of morbidity and mortality. Surgical vascular reconstruction is a treatment option but probability of failure and complications are important concerns. In this study, we evaluated outcome of surgical infrainguinal reconstruction and factors affecting graft patency for a period of one year. Methods: In this cohort study, 85 consecutive patie...

Hypothyroidism and the risk of lower extremity arterial disease

BACKGROUND Although an independent association between hypothyroidism and coronary artery disease has been demonstrated, few studies have examined the association between hypothyroidism and peripheral arterial disease. In the current study, we test the hypothesis that there is an independent association between hypothyroidism and lower extremity arterial disease. METHODS We retrospectively co...

Role of Atherectomy Devices in the Treatment of Lower Extremity Peripheral Arterial Disease

Introduction Atherosclerosis is a systemic disease affecting all major vascular beds. Risk factors for atherosclerosis, and therefore, for PAD, include active smoking, advance age, dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension. Due to continuous increase in aging population and diabetes, incidence of peripheral arterial disease will continue to increase. While atherosclerotic coronary disea...