MRI Shows Vaping Has Transient Effects on Vascular Function
In healthy nonsmokers, inhaling nicotine-free electronic cigarette aerosol has a transient impact on endothelial function.
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Peripheral Artery Disease Risk in Patients Infected With HIV, HCV
Investigators analyzed the relationship between HIV, hepatitis C virus, and peripheral artery disease in women.
US-Induced Cavitation of Microbubble Contrast Agents May Increase Skeletal Muscle Perfusion
Optimized ultrasound cavitation of contrast microbubbles may increase skeletal muscle perfusion in peripheral artery disease.
Perfusion Assessment Key for Critical Limb Ischemia Diagnosis
Strategies for perfusion assessment necessary for critical limb ischemia (CLI) diagnosis remain limited.
AHA Releases Statement on Perfusion Assessment in Critical Limb Ischemia
This scientific statement released by the American Heart Association covers noninvasive assessment of limb perfusion, including limitations associated with currently available technology.
Cannabis Use Leads to INR Elevation in Warfarin-Treated Patient
A report describes the case of a 35-year-old male patient who experienced a sudden elevation in his international normalized ratio due to an interaction between warfarin and cannabis.
Endovascular-First Treatment Linked to Improved Amputation-Free Survival in Limb Ischemia
But mortality did not differ for initial treatment with open surgical bypass or endovascular intervention
Smoking Has Long-Term Effects on Peripheral Artery Disease Risk
Both duration and intensity of smoking have a long-term impact on the risk for three major atherosclerotic diseases.
Microvascular Disease Increases Amputation Risk Independent of Traditional Risk Factors
Microvascular disease increases the risk for amputation alone and in combination with peripheral artery disease.
Dabigatran Safe, Effective for Managing VTE in Pediatric Trials
The open label, randomized, multicenter, phase 2b/3 DIVERSITY trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of dabigatran compared with SOC (low molecular weight heparin or vitamin K antagonist) in 240 children.
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