Peripheral Arterial Disease SVS Clinical Research Priorities
Michael C. Stoner, MD East Carolina Heart Institute East Carolina
University Department of Cardiovascular Sciences Brody School of
Medicine
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PAD Epidemiology 8 12 million Americans 12 15% of population
over 65 years Hirsch Vasc Med 208. Allison JVS 2009. Ciriqui
Circulation 2005. Selvin Circulation 2004.
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Limb Salvage (CLI pts) HI LI P < 0.05 Durham JVS 2010.
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PAD Clinical Impact REACH registry poor outcomes with
concomitant cor and PAD Many asymptomatic PAD cases, marker of
atheroscleortic disease burden Poorly understood societal impact
Claudication