Black Adults Treated for Common Arterial Disease Are at Greater Risk of Amputation and Death Than White Adults, Researchers Show - Newswise


7/19/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 9 months ago
by Beth Israel Lahey Health

In this study, researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center found that Black adults underwent significantly more endovascular peripheral vascular interve

Newswise — BOSTON – Caused by a buildup of plaque inside arteries, peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a progressive narrowing of the arteries that reduces blood flow to organs and limbs. About 6.5 mi… [+5861 chars]

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