PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASES

This study looked at how well simple bedside tests (like using a Doppler device or checking blood pressure in the ankle and toe) can detect poor leg circulation in people with diabetes. Poor circulation is a major cause of leg amputations in diabetes. The study involved 604 adult…

This study tested whether using nerve blocks with sedation instead of general anesthesia and opioids is safer and provides better pain control for high-risk patients needing an upper leg amputation. The study included 30 adults with conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or lun…

This study looked at how different levels of leg compression affect blood circulation in adults after surgery. Thirty patients had their legs compressed at three different pressures while blood flow was measured using non-invasive sensors. The goal was to see if personalized comp…

This study looked at information from 977 people who received the GORE VIABAHN device with a special coating to treat blocked leg arteries. Researchers combined data from multiple studies to find out how well the device keeps arteries open and which patient traits lead to the bes…

This study looked at whether using telemedicine (video or phone calls) helps people with hard-to-heal leg wounds in rural areas see a specialist faster than going in person. About 116 adults with leg ulcers from conditions like diabetes or poor blood flow took part. Researchers m…