Addressing Inequities in CAD/PAD Care: A Call to Action and a Way Forward - Episode 1

Addressing Inequities in CAD/PAD Care: A Call to Action and a Way Forward - Episode 1 is organized by Paradigm Medical Communications, LLC .

Release Date: September 30, 2022
Expiration Date: September 30, 2023

Program Overview:
What increases the odds of “winning” the lower limb amputation lottery? Being Black in America. What lowers the odds? Earlier diagnosis and treatment of peripheral artery disease—the most prevalent, costly, and deadly disease most Americans have never heard of—and coronary artery disease, a common comorbidity. In part 1 of this 2-episode news broadcast, renowned vascular experts delve into the latest research and provide practical, cutting-edge strategies for saving lives and limbs in underserved Black communities, with a focus on diagnosis.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
• Recognize the impact of PAD in racial/ethnic minorities
• Explain guideline-recommended strategies to detect PAD in at-risk patients.