PVR vs. TBI: Two Ways to Catch PAD That ABI Misses in Diabetic Patients Key Takeaway: In diabetic patients with calcified arteries, standard ABI readings can come back falsely normal or falsely elevated. Two exam types solve this problem in different ways. PVR (pulse volume recording, performed with the ABI-Q exam) measures blood volume waveforms … Continue reading
In the realm of medical conditions that frequently elude detection until they advance to critical stages, understanding Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) becomes paramount. PAD, a condition impacting blood vessels outside the heart and brain, often operates stealthily, progressing quietly. This article aims to shed light on the complexities of PAD, encompassing its prevalence, risk factors, … Continue reading
Screening for PAD: Most physicians now realize that peripheral artery disease (PAD) is common among those over 65, or over 50 with a history of diabetes or smoking, and that those with PAD have significantly increased risks of myocardial infarction, stroke, and death. (One in four of your patients with PAD will suffer one of … Continue reading
The Silent Disease That Steals Limbs What You Need to Know About Peripheral Artery Disease and Amputation Every year in the United States, surgeons perform more than 150,000 lower-limb amputations. The majority are not the result of accidents or trauma. They are the result of a disease that crept through the body for years, quietly … Continue reading
