Smoking Tied to Peripheral Artery Disease in African-Americans
Current smokers had increased risk for measures of subclinical peripheral artery disease.
Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral Arterial Disease Diagnosis and Management Updates
A review of the 2016 American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology guidelines for management and diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease.
Varicose veins associated with increased risk of deep venous thrombosis
There is a significant association between varicose veins and an increased risk for deep venous thrombosis and possible associations with pulmonary embolism and peripheral artery disease, though results are still unclear.
USPSTF: Evidence insufficient for unconventional CVD risk factors
According to the USPSTF, evidence is lacking to investigate nontraditional risk factors for CVD risk evaluation.
Managing peripheral artery disease: an updated guideline
The AHA/ACC guideline updates the 2005 recommendations on PAD management.
Poverty linked to increased PAD prevalence
Patients who were in the lowest six poverty-income ratios were at a two-fold higher risk of peripheral artery disease.
PAD risk down with Mediterranean diet
Benefits seen for Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts.
AHA: Depression linked to PAD
Patients with depression are significantly more likely to have peripheral artery disease (PAD), and PAD-related events, research shows.
Guideline lowers PAD screening age to 65
People age 65 years and older have a one-in-five chance of developing either symptomatic or asymptomatic peripheral artery disease. Updated management guidelines suggest lowering the age for ankle-brachial index diagnostic testing from 70 years to 65 years.
VTE risk high for tall, obese men
Men who are 6 ft tall or taller and have a BMI >30 are more prone to venous thromboembolism (VTE) than their shorter, lighter counterparts.
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