Lower Leg Ulcers
Leg ulcers are open skin sores that result in loss of the epidermis and part or all of the dermis and are caused by venous insufficiency (venous ulcers) as well as atherosclerosis and thrombosis (arterial ulcers).
Peripheral Artery Disease
Walking for Peripheral Artery Disease: No Pain, No Gain
For people with peripheral artery disease, walking at a pace that causes pain or discomfort increases speed and leg function compared with walking at a comfortable pace.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in the Management of Chronic Wounds
Authors review the indications and contraindications, as well as the risks and benefits, of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in chronic wound management.
Management Strategies for Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral artery disease is one of the most underdiagnosed entities in vascular medicine, and clinicians should look for specific patient risk factors such as smoking, diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia when screening for this disease.
AHA Releases Statement on Perfusion Assessment in Critical Limb Ischemia
This scientific statement released by the American Heart Association covers noninvasive assessment of limb perfusion, including limitations associated with currently available technology.
Smoking Tied to Peripheral Artery Disease in African-Americans
Current smokers had increased risk for measures of subclinical 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.
- Loading...
Loading...
Loading... 
Loading...