Evaluating blood flow is key to early diagnosis and treatment for people with critical limb ischemia
Non-invasive techniques and devices for assessing blood flow and other diagnostic considerations for people with critical limb ischemia are addressed in a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association, published in the Association’s flagship journal Circulation.
Starting with less-invasive procedures to restore leg blood flow as good at avoiding amputation as starting with open surgery
Less-invasive procedures to open severely-clogged leg arteries were as good at helping people survive and avoid amputation as more invasive open surgeries, according to a study reported in Circulation:Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, an American Heart Association journal.
Study challenges “no pain no gain” requirement for patients with clogged leg arteries
Patients with peripheral arterial disease should be given the option of pain-free exercise, according to a study published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).1
Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Mr. Anthony Zammit M.D. F.A. fűr Chirg Consultant surgeon Senior Lecturer in Surgery