Peripheral artery disease occurs when plaque buildup narrows arteries found in the limbs. It affects 10 million Americans and is the most common cause of limb amputation outside of trauma, according to a Feb. 3 news release from the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions.
The condition disproportionately affects Black patients, who are twice as likely to have peripheral artery disease and up to four times more likely to require amputation compared to white patients with the condition, the release said.
The resource includes a new website with interactive toolkits, educational videos and a physician search.
In addition to the SCAI, the PAD Pulse Alliance is made up of three other medical societies: the Association of Black Cardiologists, the Society of Interventional Radiology and the Society for Vascular Surgery.
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