Coronary revascularization with a bilateral internal thoracic artery approach was found to increase the risk for post-operative acute lower limb ischemia in patients with peripheral artery disease.
Gout was not found to be associated with increased risk for cardiovascular complications in patients with peripheral artery disease.
The Sentinel cerebral protection system was associated with a lower incidence of ischemic stroke and in-hospital mortality in patients undergoing TAVR.
A substantial percentage of women with peripheral artery disease reported having depressive symptoms.
Individuals of Hispanic/Latino background with known peripheral artery disease (PAD) have the lowest use of all classes of cardiovascular medications.
Researchers identified evidence trough a literature review for risk assessment, testing, and optimal medical therapy to reduce perioperative cardiovascular risk prior to noncardiac surgery.
Patients with peripheral artery disease were found to have lower statin use compared with patients with coronary heart disease or cerebrovascular conditions.
Elevated serum phosphate concentration may be associated with an increased risk for major adverse limb events in patients undergoing hemodialysis.
Greater physical activity may be associated with reduced risk for heart failure in several high-risk subgroups.
Blood concentrations of TRL-C and sdLDL-C were found to be associated with the risk for cardiovascular disease.
