News tagged with limb salvage
Can a sensor prevent diabetic foot amputation?
In the global effort to prevent diabetic foot amputations, one of the most effective tools is a fairly simple, comfortable boot.
Diabetes
Feb 12, 2013 |
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Lifestyle changes linked to better outcomes after peripheral intervention
Patients who quit smoking and took an aspirin and statin before undergoing treatment for blocked leg arteries were less likely to suffer a complication six months later, according to new research led by the University of ...
Cardiology
Dec 20, 2012 |
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Nitinol stent performs better than balloon angioplasty alone in treating lesions of the popliteal artery
A study found that a nitinol stent performed better than balloon angioplasty alone in treating blockages of the popliteal artery, which runs through the leg behind the knee. Results of the ETAP trial were presented today ...
Cardiology
Oct 24, 2012 |
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Good long-term limb salvage for diabetic foot patients
(HealthDay) -- For patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), long-term limb salvage is favorable; however, long-term survival remains poor, particularly for those with peripheral artery disease (PAD) or chronic ...
Diabetes
Jul 29, 2012 |
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