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New study examines race, ethnicity, and rural areas and their association with major leg amputation among those hospitalized with diabetic foot ulcers

A recent retrospective cohort study of Medicare patients hospitalized with a diabetic foot ulcer found an intersectionality of patients who identify as black as well as rural patients, and the mortality probability or probability of major leg amputation. This study examined 124,487 patients and based on a statistical analysis, found Read more…

By Christian Trygstad, 3 years3 years ago

Those Who Are Obese Are More Likely To Have Peripheral Neuropathy, Even Controlling For Other Risk Factors Like Diabetes

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Obesity and peripheral neuropathy prevalence

Source: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/fullarticle/2578329

By Christian Trygstad, 4 years4 years ago

Over 65% Of Adults With PAD Are Either Overweight Or Obese

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65% of adults with PAD are overweight or obese

Source: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.118.010890

By Christian Trygstad, 4 years4 years ago

An Increase In BMI Is Associated With An Increased Risk Of PAD-Related Hospitalization

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BMI and PAD-associated hospitalization risk

Source: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.118.008644

By Christian Trygstad, 4 years4 years ago

Obesity Increases The Risk Of Developing PAD by 1.5 Times

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Obesity and PAD Risk

Source: https://www.heart.org/en/news/2018/08/08/obesity-may-increase-risk-for-peripheral-artery-disease

By Christian Trygstad, 4 years4 years ago

Man on Treadmill with Doctor Watching

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Study Finds That Supervised Exercise Therapy Still Underutilized Despite Reimbursement, Guideline Endorsement, And Proven Effectiveness

A study of Medicare claims found that in the 19-month period since Supervised Exercise Therapy (SET) was accepted as a therapy for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), this therapeutic intervention was underutilized. Published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, this study of CMS claims data from June 1, 2017, and December Read more…

By Christian Trygstad, 4 years4 years ago

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Annual Cigarette Sales Increase for the First Time in 20 Years

Since 2000, the US adult smoking rate has been on a steady decline, which is good news for the United States overall health and well-being, due to smoking being associated with a variety of negative health outcomes, including Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). However, for Read more…

By Christian Trygstad, 4 years4 years ago

Depressed Man Looking Out Window

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Study Links Depression To Higher Rate of Negative PAD Outcomes

Study Links Depression To Higher Rate of Negative PAD Outcomes The results of recent retrospective study published in the <a href=”https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avsg.2021.01.025″>Annals of Vascular Surgery</a> found that patients with Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia (CLTI) tended to have worse outcomes if they also had depression. This retrospective study of approximately 3,000 patients Read more…

By Christian Trygstad, 5 years4 years ago

Limb Loss Awareness Month Infographic v1

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April Is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month

April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month – Request A Media Kit Did you know that April is limb loss and limb difference awareness month? To help further the awareness of limb loss and educate on how to prevent amputations, we are offering a media kit, which is Read more…

By Christian Trygstad, 5 years4 years ago

March is National Kidney Month

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March is National Kidney Month – Request A Media Kit

March is National Kidney Month – Request A Media Kit March is national kidney month, highlighting awareness of chronic kidney disease, which impacts 1 in 3 with diabetes and 1 in 5 with high blood pressure. To help further the awareness of this chronic condition and its impact on other Read more…

By Christian Trygstad, 5 years4 years ago