Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) also known as peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a slow and progressive disorder characterized by a narrowing, blockage, or spasms in blood vessels in the body. While PVD may affect any blood vessel outside of the heart, the distal extremities (legs and feet) are most commonly affected. Population data from the …

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Facts About Salt and Hypertension in the United States High blood pressure (also known as hypertension) is associated with three leading causes of death, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and kidney disease. Hypertension is extremely prevalent around the world. About half of adults (45%) with uncontrolled hypertension have a blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg or higher. …

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Kidney Care First Initiative – CMS PRINE Health is happy to announce our preliminary acceptance by CMS to participate in the upcoming Kidney Care First program, a new offering from CMS – CMMI under the Kidney Care Choices initiative. This is a program that stems from the Executive Order, Advancing American Kidney Health, and championed …

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People with chronic kidney disease have a high incidence of peripheral vascular disease. PRINE is looking to expand our offerings and provide more comprehensive care. To compliment our upcoming Vascular Division we are happy to announce that we are launching PRINE Podiatry this Fall.