How Semler Scientific Helps
At Semler Scientific, our goal is to use the latest advancements in medical and information technology to give providers and their patients the opportunity to detect early signs of chronic diseases while also providing the flexibility to perform the tests directly at the point of care with portable, easy-to-use equipment.
What is Peripheral Arterial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Disease (also commonly referred to as Peripheral Artery Disease, or PAD) occurs when cholesterol and other fats circulating in the blood collect inside the walls of the arteries that supply blood to the limbs. This buildup (fatty plaque) narrows arteries and can lead to reduced or blocked blood flow. PAD most commonly occurs in the legs, but it can also be present in the arteries that carry blood from the heart to the head, arms, kidneys, and stomach.
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50% of PAD patients show no symptoms (1)
1 in 5 people age 60 or older have PAD (2)
Cardiovascular disease costs the US healthcare system $216 billion annually (3)