A new study found that walking at a pace that induces pain or discomfort is better at improving walking availability for people with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). The study covered 264 people with PAD, with participants from four U.S medical centers. Designed to examine the effects of a home-based walking exercise program, Read more…
At the latest International Symposium on Endovascular Therapy (ISET) show, PADnet Xpress was featured in a medical poster that MIMIT Healthcare submitted, highlighting the clinical value of a population health screening for PAD in a Specialized Nursing Facility (SNF), and the combined clinical accuracy, speed, and ease-of-use of PADnet Xpress. Read more…
New study on PAD and claudication A recent study published in Endovascular Today examined patients experiencing symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD) and other associated adverse medical events such as amputations and myocardial infarction. The authors noted that only 20% – 30% of patients with PAD present with the classic symptom Read more…
A new study which was published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, found that obese people had a higher prevalence of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). Although the American Heart Association has released scientific statements describing obesity as an independent risk factor for CVD (cardiovascular disease), including CHD (coronary Read more…
A common question asked about PAD is, what percentage of people that have PAD are asymptomatic, or not displaying some of the classic symptoms of PAD, such as pain when walking (intermittent claudication)? One study indicates that the percentage of those with PAD who are asymptomatic could be quite high. Read more…
An updated systematic review published by The Cochrane Vascular editorial base supports the recommendation by NICE in the UK to offer exercise therapy as a first-line intervention to those suffering from intermittent claudication. Intermittent claudication, or pain while walking, is one of the first symptoms to manifest for patients with PAD (peripheral Read more…
A recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that one sixth of patients admitted to a hospital for revascularization for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) were readmitted to the hospital within 30 days. Primary reasons were complications, sepsis, and diabetes. The study involved 1,085 US acute care hospitals, covering 61,969 Read more…