Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a marker of systemic atherosclerosis. Most patients with PAD also have concomitant coronary artery disease (CAD), and a large burden of morbidity and mortality in ...

Buerger's test helps determine lower-extremity arterial insufficiency. Have the patient lie supine and raise the leg above the level of the head. If the sole of the foot becomes pale then the test is ...

Inspect the arms from the shoulders to the fingertips noting skin color, symmetry, vein distention, and edema. Abnormal findings include the following: Note the skin temperature on each side. Use the ...

Peripheral vascular disease, also called PVD, refers to any disease or disorder of the circulatory system outside of the brain and heart. The term can include any disorder that affects any blood ...

A multidisciplinary panel of cardiologists, vascular surgeons, radiologists, and other experts has issued appropriate use guidelines to help clinicians make decisions when ordering initial and ...

CAESAREA, Israel & TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Upstream Peripheral Technologies announced today that its CTO-busting GoBack® Catheter for crossing and reentry was proven very effective for patients ...

Peripheral arterial disease, also known as peripheral vascular disease, is a condition in which arteries that carry blood to the legs (or less commonly the arms) are narrowed or blocked. The usual ...

The evidence for the efficacy of ramipril in relieving the symptoms of peripheral arterial disease is very limited. Two small RCTs (Ahimastos et al. 2006, n=40 and Shahin et al. 2013a, n=33) found ...