This course covers the holistic approach to treating Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), exploring lifestyle changes and self-management as potential relief options. The course delves into the background of vascular disease, the diagnosis and management of PAD, including non-interventional and interventional therapies. The intended audience for this course includes healthcare professionals, medical students, and individuals interested in learning about alternative treatment approaches for PAD.
Peripheral Artery Disease - Is There a Holistic Approach to Treatment?
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Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Holistic
Vascular Disease Background
Circulation basics
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
What other conditions can look like PAD
Who gets PAD?
Gender Differences in the Prevalence of PAD
Ethnicity and PAD: The San Diego Population Study
Diabetes Increases the Risk of PAD
The Natural History of PAD
Diagnosis of PAD
Management of PAD patients
Non-interventional versus interventional therapy
Non-interventional Therapeutic Options
Unsupervised Exercise Therapy
Medications
Cilostazol and Quality of Life
Anti-platelet agents
Statins
Statin Adherence
Summary of Non-interventional treatments for PAD
Management of PAD - intervention
Surgical Bypass
Treatment Options and Lesion Length - Linear Fit Based on Randomized Data
Taught by
Stanford Health Care
