Guest: Stan Henkin, M.D.
Host: Malcolm R. Bell, M.D.
Atherosclerosis of peripheral (ie, non-coronary) arteries, also referred to as peripheral artery illness (PAD), impacts greater than 8 million Americans. Unfortunately, in comparison with coronary artery illness (CAD), PAD is commonly underdiagnosed and undertreated. In this podcast, consultants focus on optimum medical remedy in sufferers with PAD.
Topics Discussed:
• What is peripheral artery illness? What are the most typical signs of PAD?
• You diagnose PAD. What pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies do you take into account?
• How do you follow-up a affected person with PAD?
• When ought to a affected person be referred to a vascular specialist?
