BACKGROUND: The American Heart Association (AHA), in conjunction with the National
Institutes of Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease …

BIOTRONIK's First in Man study of the Passeo-18 LUX drug releasing PTA Balloon Catheter
vs. the uncoated Passeo-18 PTA balloon catheter in subjects requiring revascularisation of …

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity
and mortality, poor functional status, and lower quality of life. Cigarette smoking is a major …

Background Lack of guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) in patients undergoing
peripheral vascular interventions (PVIs) may increase mortality and amputation risk …

The global epidemiological transition of atherosclerotic vascular diseases is witnessing a
rapid redistribution of its burden, shifting from high-income to low-and middle-income …

Peripheral artery disease (PAD), defined as atherosclerotic obstruction of the arteries
supplying the limbs, affects approximately 8.5 million adults living in the US and more than …

Background Peripheral artery disease (PAD) affects over 230 million people worldwide and
is due to systemic atherosclerosis with etiology linked to chronic inflammation, hypertension …

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is one of the underdiagnosed and undertreated vascular
diseases despite its significant burden in India. In India, the etiological aspects, diagnostic …

Background The purpose of this study was to investigate differences between non-smokers,
ex-smokers and current smokers in hospital length of stay (LOS), readmission (seven and 28 …

Background Tobacco smoking is a leading preventable cause of death and increases
perioperative risk. Determinants of smoking abstinence after noncardiac surgery and the …