According to the American Heart Association, PAD affects more than 200 million people worldwide and causes pain, cramping or weakness in the legs and feet when walking. PAD occurs when the arteries that carry blood away from the heart to the head, arms, legs and feet become narrow due to a build-up of fatty plaque. 5-7, 2022, is a premier global exchange of the latest scientific advancements, research and evidence-based clinical practice updates in cardiovascular science. The meeting, held in person in Chicago and virtually, Nov. 7, 2022 - Restoring blood flow to the legs, whether through bypass surgery or a less invasive artery-opening procedure with a stent, reduced pain and improved quality of life for people with peripheral artery disease (PAD), according to preliminary, late-breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2022.

ET, Monday, November 7, 2022ĬHICAGO, Nov. Both groups reported poor quality of life at the study’s start, and significant improvements in quality of life after treatment, driven in part by decreased leg pain.Įmbargoed until 8:12 a.m.

A study of more than 1,800 people with severe peripheral artery disease, or PAD, who were at risk for amputation compared the clinical, safety, quality of life and cost outcomes between those who had bypass surgery and those who had angioplasty and stenting to restore blood flow to their feet and legs.

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