Peripheral Arterial Insufficiency

Christopher Granger, MD: There are 2 things I'd like to mention, one is back to the high intensity statin. Ironically, high intensity statins, from our work with HealthCore-Anthem…and the Sentinel database, for patients with PAD [peripheral artery disease], high intensity statins are used less than for coronary disease. Less than 20% of the broad population with a claims diagnosis of PAD in the Anthem data is on a high intensity statin. That's low hanging fruit to improve that. Larry Allen, MD: The other thing is, not only are they cheap, but they're well tolerated, and they improve symptomatology. Amr said that it's important that we talk about future death, and people don't conceptualize that, but some of these therapies can improve walk distance and peoples' quality of life. Some of the things we're talking about, including hypertension control, statin, exercise, and quitting smoking; some of those benefits can happen quickly. If people can see and feel

Courtesy Aspen Music Festival and School Aspen Music Festival and School opera director Edward Berkeley is presumed to have died of artherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to a release from the Pitkin County Coroner's Office sent Monday. A joint investigation between the coroner's office and the Aspen Police Department concluded the cause of death was natural. Berkeley, 76, died in his Aspen apartment Saturday and was found there hours before a performance of Mozart's "The Magic Flute," which he directed, was to begin at the Benedict Music Tent. News of his death was announced to the audience before the performance, which went on dedicated to Berkeley's memory. He was in his 40th season with the festival. Since news broke Saturday night, there has been an outpouring of tributes honoring Berkeley from Aspen and the international classical music and theater communities, remembering him

A blister occurs when fluid fills a space between layers of skin. Many people get blisters from walking too much in tight shoes or by not wearing socks with shoes. While friction is responsible for many cases, blisters on the feet have other causes too, such as excessive moisture, sunburn, and allergic reactions. Gajus / Getty Images Excessive Moisture Excessive moisture can clog the pores on your feet, which can lead to small blisters. Sweating is the main cause of having excessively moist feet. This commonly occurs in runners. Treatment The best way to treat excessive moisture on your feet is by: Wearing sweat-wicking socks, such as those made of cotton, and breathable shoes like sandals Changing your socks or shoes when your feet become wet Avoiding wearing socks or shoes that trap moisture, such as socks made of merino wool and closed-toe shoes like leather boots When blisters form on your feet because of excessive moisture, th

Having an itchy groin area can be frustrating, worrisome, and embarrassing. Still, more often than not, the discomfort is a normal occurrence and not a sign of a more serious condition like an STI. Sometimes the skin around the genital area is just itchy; other times, the itchiness is a result of an allergic reaction or irritation from shaving your pubic hair. However, if the itching is excessive, painful, or if you notice other symptoms such as discoloration, bumps, or a rash, it can be a sign of a medical issue that needs to be addressed. This article will look at the possible causes of genital itchiness and when to see a healthcare professional. blackdovfx / Getty Images Causes of Itchy Pubic Hair There are a number of reasons for an itchy pubic area. At times, it is a normal result of dry skin or skin irritation from sweating, using certain skincare products, or wearing tight clothing. If you already have a diagnosed skin condition

Shingles and eczema are both skin conditions that can cause areas of inflamed skin. The areas of inflamed skin can vary in size and be itchy or painful. Because of some of the similarities, it can be easy to mistake one condition for the other. Shingles and eczema aren't the same. They have different underlying causes, which require different treatments. Since both conditions can cause complications without proper treatment, it's important to differentiate between the two. Read on to learn more about the differences between shingles and eczema. Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a disease caused by the latent varicella-zoster virus (VCV). The VCV is the same virus that causes chickenpox, or varicella, in children. It stays inactive in the body after a chickenpox infection. Anyone can get shingles. However, it's more likely to appear if you're feeling stressed, are dealing with an illness, or your immune system is weakened. If your immune system becomes weakened or compromis

Atherosclerosis is a condition affecting the cardiovascular system. If atherosclerosis occurs in the coronary arteries (which supply the heart) the result may be angina pectoris, or in worse cases a heart attack. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY 3.0 A study published in the journal eBiomedicine identifies new biomarkers that predict the presence of subclinical atherosclerosis. The study was carried out by scientists from the Spanish cardiovascular research network (CIBERCV) working at the CNIC and the Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria-Fundación Jiménez Díaz-Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (IIS-FJD-UAM), in partnership with other institutions. "Atherosclerosis is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease, which is one of the major health problems in the world and places an enormous burden on health care systems. It is therefore a major goal to identify the disease in its earliest phases, so that i

Chicken pox may seem like a fairly harmless childhood illness but cases of the infectious disease are on the increase in the UK following the end of Covid restrictions. Parents have been warned that an outbreak of chickenpox is highly likely, with nursery settings in particular seeing a rise in the illness causing spots to appear on the body. While very common in children and mostly mild, it can affect people of all ages with typical symptoms including itchy spots and rashes. It is highly infectious and according to the NHS, you can simply catch it by being in the same room as an infected person. It can also be spread by touching things that have fluids from blisters on them such as tissues and bedding. The recent surge in cases is thought to be due to people mixing more frequently due to Covid restrictions being lifted by the government. A spokesman for Blackpool Council told the Lancashire Post: "One of the consequences of the lessening of restrictions around Covid-19 is that w

A YOUNG woman who developed a rash all over her body initially assumed she had been partying too hard. But Ella Holley was stunned to be told the spots on her lower half had been triggered by her contraceptive pill. 5 Ella Holley was told her pill was the culprit behind the rash Credit: Kennedy News 5 She said her skin would become very sensitive to be touched during a flare up Credit: Kennedy News A specialist told her she had experienced Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP), which is when small blood vessels become inflamed. The expert said in her case this rare event was caused by the pill. The 20-year-old student said she started taking the mini pill in October, but three days later noticed "tiny red spots" on her legs. Ella first thought it might have been her body's reaction to "living a typical student lifestyle", full of alcohol, late nights and unhealthy food. She said she had a series of "flare-ups" last October, where a painful red