Clotcast: The NATF Podcast

S2E5: Life After A PAD Diagnosis

Mr. Gerald Cooper, a patient with PAD, joins Dr. Lee Kirksey and Debra Kohlman-Trigoboff, NP for a chat about: * Navigating life after being diagnosed with a chronic illness * What a PAD care team looks like * Managing mental health and physical health after a PAD diagnosis   Click here for show notes & glossary [https://thrombosis.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Clotcast_S2E5_ShowNotes.pdf]   About PAD PAD is a condition that’s unknown to many, yet it affects more than 230 million people worldwide. In the U.S. alone, it’s estimated that upward of 12 million people live with PAD, putting them at risk for serious complications.  PAD involves narrowing of the arteries that carry blood from the heart to other parts of the body. This narrowing, medically known as stenosis, impairs blood flow. PAD most commonly affects the lower half of the body (called lower extremity PAD) and occurs when plaques build up in artery walls. This plaque buildup narrows the passageways for blood flow, reducing the flow of blood to the legs and feet. PAD can occur with or without diabetes. When diabetes and PAD occur together, the risk of limb complications is significantly increased.

S2E4: Lifestyle and PAD

Drs. Lee Kirksey, Diane Treat-Jacobson, and Amy Pollak talk about: * practical changes you and your family can make to help prevent or manage PAD * “real-world” barriers to initiating lifestyle changes, accessing equitable care, and implementing healthcare recommendations Click here for show notes and glossary. [https://thrombosis.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Cloctcast_S2E4_ShowNotes.pdf]   About PAD PAD is a condition that’s unknown to many, yet it affects more than 230 million people worldwide. In the U.S. alone, it’s estimated that upward of 12 million people live with PAD, putting them at risk for serious complications.  PAD involves narrowing of the arteries that carry blood from the heart to other parts of the body. This narrowing, medically known as stenosis, impairs blood flow. PAD most commonly affects the lower half of the body (called lower extremity PAD) and occurs when plaques build up in artery walls. This plaque buildup narrows the passageways for blood flow, reducing the flow of blood to the legs and feet. PAD can occur with or without diabetes. When diabetes and PAD occur together, the risk of limb complications is significantly increased.

S2E3: How to Talk to Your Care Team About Your Risk for PAD

Drs. Lee Kirksey, Chloé Powell, & Samir Shah talk about * Raising awareness of risk factors (particularly within at-risk minority communities) * Keys to open communication and building trust * Importance of advocating for self and family members * Understanding the diagnostic process for PAD & what tests are needed Click here for show notes & glossary. [https://thrombosis.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Clotcast_S2E3_ShowNotes.pdf]   About PAD PAD is a condition that’s unknown to many, yet it affects more than 230 million people worldwide. In the U.S. alone, it’s estimated that upward of 12 million people live with PAD, putting them at risk for serious complications.  PAD involves narrowing of the arteries that carry blood from the heart to other parts of the body. This narrowing, medically known as stenosis, impairs blood flow. PAD most commonly affects the lower half of the body (called lower extremity PAD) and occurs when plaques build up in artery walls. This plaque buildup narrows the passageways for blood flow, reducing the flow of blood to the legs and feet. PAD can occur with or without diabetes. When diabetes and PAD occur together, the risk of limb complications is significantly increased.

S2E2: Treatment Options For PAD

Drs. Lee Kirksey and Gregory Piazza talk about the range of treatment options for PAD, including: * Recommended lifestyle changes * Supervised exercise programs * Medications * Procedures Click here for show notes & glossary terms. [https://thrombosis.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Clotcast_S2E2_ShowNotes.pdf]   About PAD PAD is a condition that’s unknown to many, yet it affects more than 230 million people worldwide. In the U.S. alone, it’s estimated that upward of 12 million people live with PAD, putting them at risk for serious complications.  PAD involves narrowing of the arteries that carry blood from the heart to other parts of the body. This narrowing, medically known as stenosis, impairs blood flow. PAD most commonly affects the lower half of the body (called lower extremity PAD) and occurs when plaques build up in artery walls. This plaque buildup narrows the passageways for blood flow, reducing the flow of blood to the legs and feet. PAD can occur with or without diabetes. When diabetes and PAD occur together, the risk of limb complications is significantly increased.

S2E1: What is PAD?

In this episode, Drs. Lee Kirksey, Carlos Mena, and Jocelyn Beach talk about what Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is, risk factors for PAD, signs/symptoms of PAD, and how PAD is diagnosed. Click here for show notes & glossary terms. [https://thrombosis.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Clotcast_S2E1_ShowNotes.pdf]   About PAD PAD is a condition that’s unknown to many, yet it affects more than 230 million people worldwide. In the U.S. alone, it’s estimated that upward of 12 million people live with PAD, putting them at risk for serious complications.  PAD involves narrowing of the arteries that carry blood from the heart to other parts of the body. This narrowing, medically known as stenosis, impairs blood flow. PAD most commonly affects the lower half of the body (called lower extremity PAD) and occurs when plaques build up in artery walls. This plaque buildup narrows the passageways for blood flow, reducing the flow of blood to the legs and feet. PAD can occur with or without diabetes. When diabetes and PAD occur together, the risk of limb complications is significantly increased.