Shockwave Therapy Shows Benefit in Lower Limb Claudication
(MedPage Today) -- Extracorporeal shockwave therapy may be effective for intermittent lower limb claudication in peripheral artery disease (PAD) patients unable to engage in supervised exercise or who experienced little benefit from that standard... (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - April 10, 2024 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
PAD: The other arterial disease
The body has two types of artery systems: the coronary artery system, which relates to the heart, and peripheral artery system, which involves the arteries carrying oxygenated blood to the arms, legs and brain. Just like coronary arteries, peripheral arteries can become diseased. This condition, called peripheral artery disease, or PAD, narrows arteries and reduces blood flow due to a buildup of fatty deposits on the artery walls. This can cause claudication, which is muscle… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - July 5, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Sensation that strikes in five areas could be the 'first' symptom of cholesterol build-up
Intermittent claudication could be the first sign that cholesterol is taking over your arteries. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The 'first noticeable' symptom of dangerous cholesterol build-up may be claudication
Your leg could break the news of a dangerous cholesterol build-up in your arteries. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - October 19, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Home Walking Program Eases Peripheral Artery Disease Limitations
(MedPage Today) -- Motivating patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) and intermittent claudication to start walking at home improved their exercise capacity, the MOSAIC trial showed.
Six-minute walk distance improved by 16.7 m more with... (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - April 12, 2022 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Endovascular Outcomes Worse With Critical Limb Ischemia vs Intermittent Claudication Endovascular Outcomes Worse With Critical Limb Ischemia vs Intermittent Claudication
Patients who receive endovascular treatment for critical limb ischemia have worse outcomes than those who are treated for intermittent claudication, according to a new study.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines)
Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines - November 29, 2021 Category: Intensive Care Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Exercise and Mortality in Patients With Claudication Exercise and Mortality in Patients With Claudication
Engaging in regular physical activity may help lower the risk of mortality among patients with claudication.Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - April 28, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Journal Article Source Type: news
COVID-19 Business Updates Provide Some Clarity
The unknowns still outnumber the knowns, but recent business updates provide some clarity around how the medical device industry is fairing during the COVID-19 pandemic. First and foremost, it is clear that companies are hurting in the areas of elective procedures, which are being deferred. But there may be some silver linings hidden amongst the bad news.
Needham & Co. medtech analyst Mike Matson estimates that medical device sales across the industry will continue to drop by an average of 40% to 50% until the economy begins to reopen and hospitals start to resume elective procedures.
Matson's e...
Source: MDDI - April 10, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Amanda Pedersen Tags: COVID-19 Business Source Type: news
Exercise Should Be First-line Treatment for Intermittent Claudication Exercise Should Be First-line Treatment for Intermittent Claudication
Discomfort in the calf and upper legs during walking is a hallmark of intermittent claudication, but walking more - not less - can help ease the pain, experts say.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - February 28, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Anesthesiology News Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What is claudication?
Claudication is pain, cramping, or fatigue in the muscles that usually occurs during exercise and goes away with rest. Learn about why it happens, what it feels like, and treatments here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - October 4, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Blood / Hematology Source Type: news
ASK THE GP: Cramping leg pain is stopping me walking! DR MARTIN SCURR answers your health questions
DR MARTIN SCURR: Barbara Connor, from South-East London, has a condition called claudication, which causes her problems in her legs. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 2, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Adherence Superior for Alternative Exercise Modalities in PAD
TUESDAY, June 25, 2019 -- For patients with intermittent claudication, completion and adherence rates are increased with use of alternative exercise modalities to walking, according to a review published online June 19 in the European Journal of... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 25, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
UK's MHRA Offers Split Recs on Paclitaxel-Coated Devices in PAD UK's MHRA Offers Split Recs on Paclitaxel-Coated Devices in PAD
The agency acted to limit the future use of the devices in routine clinical care of intermittent claudication but left open their use in critical limb ischemia.News Alerts (Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Headlines - June 5, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Cardiology News Alert Source Type: news
Claudication
Title: ClaudicationCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 4/30/1999 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/28/2018 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Heart General)
Source: MedicineNet Heart General - August 28, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Are Bioresorbable Stents Destined for a Comeback?
The excitement around bioresorbable stents might have calmed down considerably over the last year, but all that could change. Reva Medical, a San Diego, CA-based company is bringing the technology back into the spotlight with a recent approval. The company has received a CE mark for its Motiv bioresorbable scaffold to be used for the treatment of below-the-knee (BTK) peripheral artery disease (PAD).
The CE mark is also significant for Reva because it marks the company’s entry into the PAD space. The company already has CE mark for its Fantom bioresorbable scaffold, which treats patients for coronary arter...
Source: MDDI - July 31, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Omar Ford Tags: Business Cardiovascular Source Type: news
