New Report Helps Clinicians to Optimize the Appropriate Use of Vascular Laboratory Tests. by Bidita Debnath on July 22, 2013 at 11:46 PM. Facebook; Twitter; Pinterest; Linkedin; ...

The new report offers comprehensive, at-a-glance guidance on when – and when not – to refer patients for vascular laboratory testing (for example, duplex ultrasound and physiological testing ...

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has published appropriate use criteria (AUC) for peripheral vascular ultrasound and physiological testing. The criteria were developed in coordination with ...

A new report issued today by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and developed in collaboration with 10 other leading professional societies provides detailed criteria to help clinicians ...

A simple, painless test called an ankle-brachial index measure (ABI), showed that the blood pressure at his ankle was lower than the blood pressure at his arm. He had clogged arteries in both legs.

Emory Study Tests Bone Marrow Stem Cells To Improve Circulation In Legs Date: January 23, 2005 Source: Emory University Woodruff Health Sciences Center ...

Q: Lately, I have noticed a pain in the calves of both legs after walking about a half-mile. After a short rest, the pain disappears and I can again walk for another half-mile before the pain occur… ...

After a major vascular surgery, it is common to have a bit of swelling in the legs. In fact, most people close to their 80s have some degree of swelling, usually from imperfect valves in the veins ...

He had his aorta replaced in 2012 and has trouble with sink-in marks on his legs at the bottom. It doesn't matter how much I pay for a pair of socks for him, or how loose they fit, his legs still ...

Dear Dr. Roach • My husband takes the following medicines: lisinopril for his blood pressure, levothyroxine for his thyroid, an aspirin and a B-complex vitamin, all in the morning.