Peripheral Vascular Disorders
From the Journals
Drinking tea can keep your heart healthy as you age
People who do not drink tea can still benefit by including foods rich in flavonoids in their diet.
Conference Coverage
If a saphenous graft is available, treat limb threatening ischemia surgically
Surgery beats endovascular treatment for limb threatening ischemia when saphenous grafts are an option, according to the BEST-CLI trial.
Guidelines
AHA pens roadmap to more patient-focused care for PAD
The AHA calls for individualizing PAD care through patient-reported outcome measures and developing metrics to ensure high-quality care that could...
Conference Coverage
‘Amazing’ data for cheap beta-blocker gel for diabetic foot ulcers
Esmolol, a widely available and cheap beta-blocker, shows statistically significant superiority over the standard of care for diabetic foot ulcers...
Conference Coverage
ARBs, beta-blockers independently inhibit Marfan syndrome progression
Compiled data support angiotensin receptor blockers and beta-blockers, alone or together, for Marfan syndrome.
From the Journals
AHA statement outlines symptoms of common heart diseases
Symptoms of six common cardiovascular diseases often overlap and vary over time and by sex, the AHA says in a new ‘state of the science’...
From the Journals
For patients with peripheral artery disease, pain can be gain
Walking, especially when their legs hurt, made a significant positive difference for people with peripheral artery disease.
News
What’s the most likely cause of this man’s severe headaches?
A 35-year-old man is suddenly experiencing severe headaches, which get worse with standing and resolve after lying down.
News
Medtronic recalls HawkOne directional atherectomy system
The Class I recall warns that the system’s catheter tip may break off or separate during use, which could lead to serious adverse events.
Feature
CVS Caremark formulary change freezes out apixaban
The decision doesn’t affect patients on a Medicare or Medicaid plan but hits those taking the popular anticoagulant who have select commercial...
From the Journals
Modest calorie reduction plus exercise linked with improved vascular health
It’s “not entirely clear” why greater calorie restriction did not translate to greater vascular benefit, noted the lead author of the paper.