PAD is atherosclerotic narrowing of peripheral arteries, typically lower extremities. Presents with claudication, rest pain, or non-healing wounds.
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Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) happens when there is a narrowing of the blood vessels outside of your heart. The cause of PAD is atherosclerosis. This happens when plaque builds up on the walls of the arteries that supply blood to the arms and legs. Plaque is a substance made up of fat and cholesterol. It causes the arteries to narrow or become blocked. This can reduce or stop blood flow, usually to the legs. If…
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The goal of this observational study is to learn if the measures of tissue oxygenation from the MIMOSA Pro imaging device correlate to standard vascular assessment tools in patients who receiving a lower extremity vascular assessment. The…
Although both enteric-coated and plain formulations of aspirin are being used commonly, there are no high-quality comparisons between these formulations with respect to clinical efficacy outcomes in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovasc…
Numerous clinical studies have highlighted the role of macrophages in the destabilization of coronary lesions; however, there is limited literature on the relationship between circulating monocytes and intraplaque macrophages. This study a…
A prospective, single-arm, multi-center study designed to gather additional information on the LimFlow System.
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the combination between transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and isometric exercise (IE) can improve blood pressure in men and women between 50 to 60 years old suffered from resi…
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of subcutaneous injection of botulinum toxin A on wound healing caused by lower extremity ischemia.
Lower limb circulatory insufficiency and the associated chronic wounds are common health problems among the elderly. These issues not only affect the individual's mobility and quality of life but also potentially increase medical costs and…
"• A prospective, single-center randomized controlled comparison trial. * A total of 100 patients with symptoms of chronic limb-threatening ischemia (Rutherford category 5) undergoing endovascular treatment for anterior tibial artery or po…
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