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Researchers stimulate the body to repair tissue damaged by peripheral arterial obstructive disease

Duke University Medical Center researchers have shown that they can stimulate the body to produce its own naturally occurring growth factors to promote blood vessel growth into tissue damaged by peripheral arterial obstructive disease (PAOD).

13 Oct 2004

Condition causing obstruction of arteries important in high blood pressure diagnosis and treatment

An under-recognized and usually asymptomatic condition called subclavian artery stenosis – an obstruction of arteries located under the clavicle, or collarbone – is important in the diagnosis and treatment of high blood pressure

30 Aug 2004

To prevent heart attack, stroke, amputation, and death, National “PAD Coalition” is formed

Vascular Disease Foundation spearheads new national, multidisciplinary organization to educate patients, clinicians on peripheral arterial disease (PAD).

6 Aug 2004

Distinct types of leg symptoms reported by patients with (PAD) peripheral arterial disease

The presence and severity of peripheral arterial disease, as measured by comparing blood pressures in the arm and leg, and the nature of the leg symptoms a patient experiences can be used to identify those at highest risk of decline in walking endurance, according to a study in the July 28 issue of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association.

28 Jul 2004

Vasamed announces patent for a novel pulse oximeter

Vasamed, developer and supplier of hemodynamic monitoring products, announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted it a method patent for a novel pulse oximeter that incorporates signals from a laser Doppler velocimeter (LDV) and an impedance cardiograph (ICG) to accomplish the measurement of oxygen saturation.

25 May 2004

National effort to detect life-threatening non-cardiac vascular diseases

The University of Arizona Medical Center for the first time will be part of a national effort to detect life-threatening non-cardiac vascular diseases. UMC is partnering with the American Vascular Association to offer free screenings for people at high risk: 60 years or older with a history of hypertension, diabetes, smoking, high cholesterol, or known cardiovascular disease.

14 May 2004

New ways to fight type 2 diabetes

Adults with type 2 diabetes who have just one additional risk factor for heart disease should be taking medication to lower cholesterol levels, according to new guidelines from the American College of Physicians (ACP).

19 Apr 2004

Peripheral Arterial Disease News and Research

Researchers stimulate the body to repair tissue damaged by peripheral arterial obstructive disease

Condition causing obstruction of arteries important in high blood pressure diagnosis and treatment

To prevent heart attack, stroke, amputation, and death, National “PAD Coalition” is formed

Distinct types of leg symptoms reported by patients with (PAD) peripheral arterial disease

Vasamed announces patent for a novel pulse oximeter

National effort to detect life-threatening non-cardiac vascular diseases

New ways to fight type 2 diabetes

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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Peripheral Arterial Disease News and Research

Researchers stimulate the body to repair tissue damaged by peripheral arterial obstructive disease

Condition causing obstruction of arteries important in high blood pressure diagnosis and treatment

To prevent heart attack, stroke, amputation, and death, National &ldquo;PAD Coalition&rdquo; is formed

Distinct types of leg symptoms reported by patients with (PAD) peripheral arterial disease

Vasamed announces patent for a novel pulse oximeter

National effort to detect life-threatening non-cardiac vascular diseases

New ways to fight type 2 diabetes

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

Latest News

To prevent heart attack, stroke, amputation, and death, National “PAD Coalition” is formed