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What Happens if Peripheral Arterial Disease is Left Untreated?

Vascular Physician

Because of this, it is important to address vascular complications as soon as they arise, including Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). If left untreated, PAD may progress over time and can lead to more serious health complications. Maintaining a healthy circulatory system is a critical part of living a long, healthy life.

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Renal Artery Stenosis: Is It Common & Life Threatening?

Vascular Physician

As a result, your kidneys may not be able to properly function, which can lead to other serious health complications. Taking medications: Diuretics, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, beta-blockers, and other medications may help manage your blood pressure as well as other conditions contributing to RAS, such as atherosclerosis.

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Reasoning during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Clinical Problem Solvers

No prior history of atrial fibrillation – just hypertension and diabetes. The second major factor complicating our diagnostic reasoning during this time is the dramatic shift in prevalence of the disease in the community. Yet, managing uncertainty is the “name of the game” in diagnostic reasoning.

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Leriche Syndrome

Vascular Physician

Atherosclerosis is potentiated by hypertension, smoking, lower physical activity, obesity, a diet high in saturated fats, and high glucose or lipid levels. There are several options for treatment, and these management choices may help slow the progression of symptoms. What are the treatment options?

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Aneurysms: An Overview

Vascular Physician

When most people hear the word "aneurysm" they tend to think of the many complications associated with aneurysms listed below: Rupture This would be a surgical emergency. A few risk factors are listed below: Smoking Hypertension Family history Advanced age How many types of aneurysms are there? What is an aneurysm?

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Popliteal Artery Aneurysms

Vascular Physician

Risk factors associated with PAA include: - smoking - male sex - hypertension - increased age - high cholesterol Potential Complications: As noted above, complications of PAA can be severe. Management: PAA may be treated surgically or conservatively depending on the clinical presentation.

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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

GPs Improve Chronic Disease Management We live in a world of aging populations, with rising chronic diseases, multimorbidity, and polypharmacy. Because chronic diseases are largely managed in primary care and are therefore the GPs’ daily business: Patients with multimorbidity account for 78% of GP appointments (based on 100,000 UK patients).