Implementing Outpatient Screening of Adult Patients at High Risk for Peripheral Artery Disease

    January 2023
    Coral Roseberry
    TLDR Integrating ABI screening in clinics can improve patient care for those at risk of peripheral artery disease.
    The study aimed to improve patient outcomes in an outpatient cardiology center by implementing the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology (AHA/ACC) standardized ankle-brachial index (ABI) screening for high-risk asymptomatic patients. The project found a statistically significant 31.6% increase in ABI ordering for patients with physical signs and symptoms of peripheral artery disease (PAD), such as lower extremity discoloration, hair loss, or paresthesia. Although the use of ABI screening for asymptomatic patients did not significantly increase, there was a 15% rise in post-intervention ABI orders compared to pre-intervention. The study suggests that integrating this screening protocol into clinic policies could be beneficial for other outpatient cardiac centers.
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Related Community Posts Join

    6 / 60 results
      Can liver problems be associated with response to the oral minoxidil?

      community Can liver problems be associated with response to the oral minoxidil?

      in Research  147 upvotes 1 week ago
      Liver problems may reduce the effectiveness of oral minoxidil due to impaired SULT1A1 enzyme activity, which is crucial for converting minoxidil to its active form. This reduction in enzyme function can significantly decrease the drug's effectiveness in promoting hair growth.

      community Why hasn’t anyone made a "DHT sponge" biologic yet???

      in Research/Science  45 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses the potential for developing a biologic "DHT sponge" to neutralize DHT in the bloodstream as a treatment for hair loss, suggesting it could be more targeted and have fewer side effects than current treatments like finasteride and dutasteride. Concerns include the complexity, cost, and potential side effects of such a treatment, as well as skepticism about its feasibility and market interest.

      community Minoxidil hairs not growing to full length

      in Minoxidil  22 upvotes 8 months ago
      New hair growth from minoxidil and finasteride is not reaching full length, possibly due to slow growth cycles. Users discuss dosing strategies for oral minoxidil to improve efficacy and minimize side effects, with advice against consuming topical minoxidil orally.

    Similar Research

    5 / 1000+ results