Global Perspectives on PVD: An Inside Look with Dr. Lichtenberg
October 11, 2021
From a global perspective, what is currently your greatest concern with regard to vascular disease?
We are seeing more and more patients with critical limb threatening ischemia due to an overall increase in diabetes and renal insufficiency. This tremendous increase in vascular disease prevalence will have a significant economic impact as treatment continues to become more complex, and unfortunately, more major amputations will be required.
Spotlight on The PVD Channel Chairman, Dr. Paul J. Gagne
July 1, 2021
From a global perspective, what is currently your greatest concern with regard to vascular disease?
Vascular disease is often asymptomatic and insidious until it is an emergency. Evaluating high-risk patients for problems before they present as a crisis is important. Raising awareness with healthcare providers of all sorts as to what the “red flags” are for identifying impending problems is important.
