What does PAD stand for?

Peripheral Artery Disease

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a provider of electronic treatments for the pain resulting from peripheral neuropathy and Peripheral Artery Disease today announced that it has released a new way to deliver the impulses of the ReBuilder for pain.

United States: ReBuilder Medical Technologies, Inc. Announces Unique ...

When the study began in 2004, Poldermans said, statins were not as widely recommended as they are today for people with peripheral artery disease — stiff and narrow arteries, often in the legs.

Statin cuts heart problems after artery surgery

One in six people over 55 years of age suffer from peripheral artery disease in Ireland.

Jab that can unblock fat-clogged arteries

Volcano makes equipment for diagnosing and treating coronary and peripheral artery disease.

Volcano Corp. buys medical imaging component maker

1) Peripheral artery disease occurs when arteries in the legs are damaged by atherosclerotic plaque, which diminishes blood flow and can cause leg pain and slow-healing foot wounds.

Vitamin D may protect against peripheral artery disease

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition similar to coronary artery disease and carotid artery disease.

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Such an assay also could be used as an indicator of coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease or peripheral artery disease in patients with no known symptoms.

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Most studies show that peripheral artery disease is more important as an antecedent for amputation.

CME questions: factors that influence amputations in diabetic patients