Tag: peripheral artery disease
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Cleveland Clinic Shapes New Guidelines for Peripheral Artery Disease Care
Rethinking Peripheral Artery Disease as a Cardiovascular Alarm Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is increasingly recognized not just as a problem in the legs but as a warning sign for overall vascular health. Recent guidance, shaped in part by the Cleveland Clinic and leading medical societies, reframes PAD as a significant risk enhancer for heart attack,…
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Study Finds 65% Rise in Illinois Leg and Foot Amputations (2016–2023)
New findings: a sharp rise in amputations across Illinois A recent Northwestern Medicine study reveals a striking increase in leg and foot amputations among patients treated in Illinois hospitals, with the rate climbing by 65% between 2016 and 2023. While the research confirms a troubling trend, it also highlights who is most affected and points…