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What Happens if Peripheral Arterial Disease is Left Untreated?

Vascular Physician

If you've been diagnosed with PAD or noticed any of its symptoms, working with an experienced medical team is the best way to keep your symptoms under control and prevent the disease from getting worse. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation and learn more about preventing, treating, and managing PAD.

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Renal Artery Stenosis: Is It Common & Life Threatening?

Vascular Physician

Imaging studies may also be used such as: CT scan Ultrasound Renal arteriography Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) Possible complications from RAS include: Chronic kidney disease Kidney failure Retaining fluid in your legs Shortness of breath Renal hypertension (high blood pressure) Peripheral artery disease What Happens If It Goes Untreated?

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Reasoning during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Clinical Problem Solvers

No prior history of atrial fibrillation – just hypertension and diabetes. Decisions have been dichotomized to ”COVID versus not COVID,” and people that have displayed none of the cardinal respiratory symptoms are being diagnosed with the disease. Yet, managing uncertainty is the “name of the game” in diagnostic reasoning.

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A Guide to Glaucoma Awareness & Proactive Eye Health

East Cary Family Physicians

In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of vision screenings, especially during Glaucoma Awareness Month, and how they play a crucial role in preserving your eyesight. Early detection not only facilitates effective management but also significantly reduces the risk of vision loss.

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Leriche Syndrome

Vascular Physician

To diagnose this condition, your physician may perform screening tests, such as an ankle-brachial index test (ABI). Atherosclerosis is potentiated by hypertension, smoking, lower physical activity, obesity, a diet high in saturated fats, and high glucose or lipid levels. An ABI less than 0.9 What are the treatment options?

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Substance Use Disorder in Aging and Serious Illness: A Podcast with Katie Fitzgerald Jones, Jessica Merlin, Devon Check

GeriPal

In particular, we talk about Katie’s and Jesica’s paper in NEJM titled “ Juggling Two Full-Time Jobs — Methadone Clinic Engagement and Cancer Care ,” which described the difficulty in managing cancer pain and methadone for opioid use disorder. And you wrote, actually, a beautiful GeriPal blog about it a while ago. Jessie: Thank you.

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Whoop! There It Is: A Pertinent Pediatric Pertussis Podcast

PEMBlog

We will review the clinical presentation, diagnostic strategies, management protocols, infection control practices, and vaccination updates. This episode also covers what healthcare providers need to know about post-exposure prophylaxis, respiratory precautions, and managing occupational exposures.

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