Peripheral Artery Disease Prevalent Among Patients with Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome[Cardiology Today, July 1, 2009] Peripheral artery disease (PAD) affects more than 9 million Americans and more than 10 million in Europe, according to Alan T. Hirsch, MD, director of the vascular medicine program at the Minneapolis Heart Institute at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. “PAD is one of the most prevalent, morbid and mortal CVDs,” he said. “The cost of PAD is as high and likely higher than any other CVD.” Read the full story on cardiologytoday.com... Allina to Build New Clinic in Ramsey[Finance and Commerce, June 30, 2009] The 22,900-square-foot clinic, to be built at a yet-to-be-determined location in the city, will meet the needs of a growing community with space for additional exam rooms and care providers, according to an Allina. Read the full story on finance-commerce.com... |