EMS machines are a popular option for managing PAD – but a vascular surgeon explains why they should be a supplement to standard treatments and not a substitute
- Clinical Lecturer in Vascular Surgery, University of Leicester
Over 3,500 major leg amputations were performed by vascular surgeons in the UK in 2023 – and many were preventable.
More needs to be done to raise awareness of peripheral artery disease given its devastating potential impact.
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