Peripheral Vascular Disorders
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VOYAGER PAD: Clopidogrel adds no benefit to rivaroxaban plus aspirin after PAD interventions
Analysis of VOYAGER PAD results showed no benefit with clopidogrel, but patients on three antithrombotics had more bleeding episodes.
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CARAVAGGIO expands DOAC pool in cancer-related VTE
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Larger absolute rivaroxaban benefit in diabetes: COMPASS
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Rivaroxaban plus aspirin safely benefits PAD patients after limb revascularization
From the Journals
More conflicting evidence on paclitaxel devices in PAD
Use of paclitaxel-coated devices for treating PAD has been riddled with conflicting findings. Two new studies further deepen the debate.
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First-time marathon runners rewind the clock on vascular aging
Marathon training took about 4 years off vascular age as measured by aortic stiffness.
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Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index predicts long-term outcomes in PAD
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Isolated iliac disease a marker for better health status?
CHICAGO – Trial shows patients with isolated iliac and multilevel disease do better after intervention than those with other types of PAD.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA grants sirolimus-eluting balloon breakthrough device designation for PAD
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In PAD, dropping statins ups death risk 43%
PARIS – Statin adherence saves lives in peripheral arterial disease.
From the Journals
AHA highlights limitations of perfusion testing for critical limb ischemia