Peripheral arterial disease in women [PDF]
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) affects a significant portion of the United States population, and much research has been conducted on identifying populations at risk for PAD, evaluating appropriate diagnostic modalities for PAD, studying the effect of risk factor reduction on PAD progression, and determining the best method of treatment for ...
Ashley K. Vavra+2 more
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Fibrosis and Inflammatory Markers and Long-Term Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease
Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Objective: Inflammatory markers, such as hs-CRP (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein), have been reported to be related to peripheral artery disease (PAD).
N. Ding+14 more
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Clinical and anamnestic characteristics of patients with clinical manifestations of peripheral artery disease as a function of Т(–786)С polymorphism of the endothelial NO-synthase gene promoter [PDF]
The aim – to determine the prevalence of Т(–786)С polymorphic gene variants of endothelial NO-synthase (eNOs) in patients with verified atherosclerosis of lower extremities arteries and their association with clinical manifestations of the disease ...
V.I. Tseluyko+2 more
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Microalbuminuria, peripheral artery disease, and cognitive function [PDF]
Kidney disease may be linked to a decline in cognitive activity. We examined the association of microalbuminuria and cognitive function in a general population of older adults in the United States drawn from the National Health and Nutrition Examination ...
Hogan, S.L.+3 more
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Barriers and Levels of Physical Activity in Patients With Symptomatic Peripheral Artery Disease: Comparison Between Women and Men [PDF]
This cross-sectional study compared physical activity levels and barriers between 212 men and women with symptomatic peripheral artery disease. Physical activity was objectively measured by an accelerometer.
Correia, Marilia A.+8 more
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Peripheral Artery Disease and Aortic Disease [PDF]
We reviewed published MESA (Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis) study articles concerning peripheral arterial disease, subclavian stenosis (SS), abdominal aortic calcium (AAC), and thoracic artery calcium (TAC). Important findings include, compared to non-Hispanic whites, lower ankle-brachial index (ABI) and more SS in African Americans, and higher ...
Criqui, Michael H+7 more
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Mortality with Paclitaxel-Coated Devices in Peripheral Artery Disease.
BACKGROUND The results of a recent meta-analysis aroused concern about an increased risk of death associated with the use of paclitaxel-coated angioplasty balloons and stents in lower-limb endovascular interventions for symptomatic peripheral artery ...
J. Nordanstig+28 more
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Genome-Wide Association Study of Peripheral Artery Disease
Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Background: Peripheral artery disease (PAD) affects >200 million people worldwide and is associated with high mortality and morbidity.
Natalie R. van Zuydam+65 more
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A Systematic Review of the Uptake and Adherence Rates to Supervised Exercise Programs in Patients with Intermittent Claudication [PDF]
Background Intermittent claudication (IC) is a common and debilitating symptom of peripheral arterial disease and is associated with a significant reduction in a sufferer's quality of life.
Broadbent, Edward+4 more
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The accurate identification of peripheral artery disease (PAD) in patients with diabetes and foot ulceration is important, in order to inform timely management and to plan intervention including revascularisation.
Rachael O. Forsythe+12 more
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