Peripheral Artery Disease and Aortic Disease

We reviewed published MESA (Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis) study articles concerning peripheral arterial disease, subclavian stenosis (SS), abdominal aortic calcium (AAC), and thoracic artery calcium (TAC). Important findings include, compared to non-Hispanic whites, lower ankle-brachial index (ABI) and more SS in African Americans, and higher ABI and less SS in Hispanic and Chinese Americans. Abnormal ABI and brachial pressure differences were associated with other subclinical cardiovascular disease (CVD) measures.

Source: CVD Prevention and Control - August 31, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Michael H. Criqui, Victor Aboyans, Matthew A. Allison, Julie O. Denenberg, Nketi Forbang, Mary M. McDermott, Christina L. Wassel, Nathan D. Wong Tags: Review Source Type: research