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Peripheral arterial disease

Original Research
10/05/2011

Chiramel George Koshy, MD

Christian Medical College Vellore, Department of Radiology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India

Chiramel George Koshy, MD Christian ...
This article evaluates the ability of color Doppler study of the dorsalis pedis and posterior tibial arteries to predict the presence of significant PAD in that limb.
This article evaluates the ability of color Doppler study of the dorsalis pedis and posterior tibial arteries to predict the presence of significant PAD in that limb.
This article evaluates the...
10/05/2011
Vascular Disease Management
Review
03/31/2011

Zachary M. Arthurs, MD

Zachary M. Arthurs, MD
Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) has emerged as a dynamic imaging modality that provides real-time visualization for catheter-based interventions. The image presentation of IVUS permits detailed assessment of plaque and vessel morphology and...
Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) has emerged as a dynamic imaging modality that provides real-time visualization for catheter-based interventions. The image presentation of IVUS permits detailed assessment of plaque and vessel morphology and...
Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)...
03/31/2011
Vascular Disease Management
Book Review
04/01/2010
100 Questions and Answers About Peripheral Arterial Disease is a 100+ page paperback book written by two of the leading experts in the area of Vascular Medicine: Drs. Mohler and Hirsch.
100 Questions and Answers About Peripheral Arterial Disease is a 100+ page paperback book written by two of the leading experts in the area of Vascular Medicine: Drs. Mohler and Hirsch.
100 Questions and Answers About...
04/01/2010
Vascular Disease Management
Case Report
02/02/2010

Immad Sadiq, MD; Kurush Setna, MD

Immad Sadiq, MD; Kurush Setna, MD ...
The objective of this article is to demonstrate that supine retrograde popliteal artery access is feasible, safe and effective. No published reports of supine popliteal artery access exist in the English language literature.
The objective of this article is to demonstrate that supine retrograde popliteal artery access is feasible, safe and effective. No published reports of supine popliteal artery access exist in the English language literature.
The objective of this article is...
02/02/2010
Vascular Disease Management
New Techniques
01/07/2010

C. Bicknell, MD

C. Bicknell, MD
Endovascular treatment of arterial disease has been a revolution for clinicians and patients alike, allowing treatment of aortic and peripheral pathologies percutaneously or through small incisions, reducing the morbidity and mortality...
Endovascular treatment of arterial disease has been a revolution for clinicians and patients alike, allowing treatment of aortic and peripheral pathologies percutaneously or through small incisions, reducing the morbidity and mortality...
Endovascular treatment of...
01/07/2010
Vascular Disease Management
Original Research
08/11/2009

Usman Jaffer, MD

Usman Jaffer, MD
Doppler ankle-brachial pressure index (ABI) is considered the non-invasive screening test of choice to detect peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Photoplethysmography (PPG) and pulse oximetry (PO) are also suitable alternatives; however,...
Doppler ankle-brachial pressure index (ABI) is considered the non-invasive screening test of choice to detect peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Photoplethysmography (PPG) and pulse oximetry (PO) are also suitable alternatives; however,...
Doppler ankle-brachial pressure...
08/11/2009
Vascular Disease Management
Review
03/16/2009

Nicolas W. Shammas, MS, MD
Cardiovascular Medicine PC, Davenport, Iowa

Nicolas W. Shammas, MS, MD Cardiovasc...
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a global problem, affecting 12–14% of the general population. Its prevalence increases with age. Peripheral percutaneous interventions (PPI) have sharply increased over the past decade to treat symptomatic...
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a global problem, affecting 12–14% of the general population. Its prevalence increases with age. Peripheral percutaneous interventions (PPI) have sharply increased over the past decade to treat symptomatic...
Peripheral artery disease (PAD)...
03/16/2009
Vascular Disease Management
Original Research
01/14/2009
Patients with a clinical diagnosis of lower limb PAD who were awaiting diagnostic DSA first underwent a color Doppler scan. The subsequent DSA was done by another radiologist unaware of the Doppler findings. Results were recorded on separate...
Patients with a clinical diagnosis of lower limb PAD who were awaiting diagnostic DSA first underwent a color Doppler scan. The subsequent DSA was done by another radiologist unaware of the Doppler findings. Results were recorded on separate...
Patients with a clinical...
01/14/2009
Vascular Disease Management
Original Research
09/05/2008
PAD, defined as the presence of atherosclerotic occlusive vascular disease of the extremities, is a marker of systemic atherosclerosis, and has emerged as a strong risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis and...
PAD, defined as the presence of atherosclerotic occlusive vascular disease of the extremities, is a marker of systemic atherosclerosis, and has emerged as a strong risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis and...
PAD, defined as the presence of...
09/05/2008
Vascular Disease Management
Review
09/05/2008
The prevalence of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in the adult population is as high as 12–18%. Conservative treatments, including risk factor modification, supervised exercise training and medical therapy are indicated in patients whose...
The prevalence of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in the adult population is as high as 12–18%. Conservative treatments, including risk factor modification, supervised exercise training and medical therapy are indicated in patients whose...
The prevalence of peripheral...
09/05/2008
Vascular Disease Management