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Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) News, Research and Latest Updates

Keep abreast with the latest news related to Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) there are 46 news items on Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) that covers updates, breakthroughs and in-depth reports.

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Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

Peripheral arterial disease is a chronic condition marked by deposition of fatty plaque within arteries of the body and reduction in blood supply.

Exercise Improves Walking Ability in PAD Patients

Exercise Improves Walking Ability in PAD Patients

Exercise proves effective than stenting or medication for improving walking ability in peripheral artery disease (PAD) patients, shows study.

PAD Management Program

PAD Management Program

Older adults living with peripheral arterial disease – a common circulation problem can get back on track after treatment, says expert.

Peripheral Artery Disease Patients Undertreated

Peripheral Artery Disease Patients Undertreated

Millions of peripheral artery disease patients don't receive adequate medications needed to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and death, finds research.

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Study Finds Why Peripheral Artery Disease Disables Women More Than Men

Study Finds Why Peripheral Artery Disease Disables Women More Than Men

Women with peripheral artery disease (PAD), are at a disadvantage more than men because of their smaller calf muscles.

Stroke Risk Of Peripheral Artery Disease Cut With Aspirin

Stroke Risk Of Peripheral Artery Disease Cut With Aspirin

Aspirin is likely to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with peripheral artery disease, suggests a new study.

Peripheral Artery Disease Symptoms can Reduce With Moderate Exercise

Peripheral Artery Disease Symptoms can Reduce With Moderate Exercise

A novel insight has shown that consistent and moderate exercise may offer assistance in relieving the symptoms of peripheral artery disease (PAD).

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Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Danger More for Women Passive Smokers

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Danger More for Women Passive Smokers

Passive smoke can put women at an increased risk of developing peripheral artery disease (PAD), according to a Chinese study.

Waiting Room Touch Pad Device , a Lifesaver for Adolescents

Waiting Room Touch Pad Device , a Lifesaver for Adolescents

Information technologies like computer-based screening, which give immediate results of the doctor-patient interaction, may prove to be life-savers for adolescents .

Peripheral Artery Disease Risk Linked to Low Vitamin D Levels

Peripheral Artery Disease Risk Linked to Low Vitamin D Levels

According to researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, people with low vitamin D levels may face an increased risk for peripheral artery disease (PAD).

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Genetic Mutation in Peripheral Artery Disease Discovered

Genetic Mutation in Peripheral Artery Disease Discovered

Researchers have found a genetic mutation that has helped in understanding how peripheral artery disease or PAD develops and progresses in humans.

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New Guidelines for the Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease

New Guidelines for the Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease

Recommendations on structured exercise programs and medical therapy are stated in the new guidelines for the treatment of peripheral artery disease.

Injectable Gel Therapy Can Treat Peripheral Arterial Disease and Limb Ischemia

Injectable Gel Therapy Can Treat Peripheral Arterial Disease and Limb Ischemia

Critical limb ischemia is a severe obstruction of arteries in the limbs reduces blood flow to hands, feet and legs. It affects men and women equally.

FDA Approves Boston Scientific's Innova Bare Stent for Peripheral Artery Disease

FDA Approves Boston Scientific's Innova Bare Stent for Peripheral Artery Disease

The innova bare stent is made to be both strong and flexible, resisting fracturing while moving through tortuous anatomy and complying well with the vessel walls morphology.

Age and Gender Affect the Prevalence of Certain Peripheral Vascular Diseases

Age and Gender Affect the Prevalence of Certain Peripheral Vascular Diseases

A person's age and gender affect the prevalence of certain types of PVD, and that diabetes is a major risk factor for developing these diseases.

Young Smokers, Alcoholics are at an Increased Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease

Young Smokers, Alcoholics are at an Increased Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease

Smoking among youngsters followed by health issues like numbness, pain in the legs, hands and blackening of toes is the sole reason for peripheral artery disease.

Experts Identify Genes Linked to Peripheral Artery Disease

Experts Identify Genes Linked to Peripheral Artery Disease

Collecting genetic information on 735 people who suffered from peripheral artery disease (PAD), researchers have identified three genes associated with PAD.

Atherectomy - Surgical Procedure

Atherectomy - Surgical Procedure

Atherectomy is a procedure that widens narrowed arteries by removing accumulated plaque using a flexible catheter having a specialized tip.