Episodes
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Peripheral artery disease (PAD) disproportionately impacts women and vulnerable populations in our society including socioeconomically disadvantaged, racial and ethnic minorities, and geographically rural communities. In this podcast, listen as experts discuss the barriers and challenges to identifying PAD across diverse communities. In this podcast, listen as experts discuss the barriers and challenges to identifying PAD across diverse communities.
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Symptoms of Peripheral artery disease (PAD) are often overlooked and are underrecognized by both patients and healthcare providers until discoloration or wounds are present. In this podcast, experts will discuss how to recognize, accurately diagnose, and manage the risk of serious complications in patients with PAD including prevention of ulcerative wounds. Listen now!
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Presentations of Peripheral artery disease (PAD) can be diverse and include painful ambulation relieved by rest and atypical symptoms. Some patients may present with more concerning symptoms like pain at rest or tissue loss. In this podcast learn more on exercise and foot care and how to improve the care of patients with PAD.
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The American Heart Association recommends four important lifestyle changes to discuss with your patients: following a heart-healthy diet, avoiding tobacco smoke/smoking, staying active and achieving a healthy weight. In this podcast, learn how to help your patients navigate lifestyle changes to improve health and decrease the progression of PAD. Listen Now!
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The management of peripheral artery disease (PAD) requires clinical expertise among a healthcare team having variety of specialized skill sets. In this podcast, a multi-specialty panel discusses how patient outcomes are optimized using a team-based approach. Learn about incorporating the right team members as you care for the growing number of patients living with PAD. Listen Now!
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In this AHA PAD initiative podcast, we will provide an overview of the epidemiology, risk factors, diagnosis, and management of PAD using a patient’s experience to illustrate critical points in the clinical journey. Clinical pearls for differentiating different etiologies for common presentations of PAD such as limb discomfort and ulceration will be emphasized. The importance of a team-based approach to diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up will also be highlighted.
