Hypertension study

Hypertension study

A condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high.
Usually hypertension is defined as blood pressure above 140/90, and is considered severe if the pressure is above 180/120.
High blood pressure often has no symptoms. Over time, if untreated, it can cause health conditions, such as heart disease and stroke.
Eating a healthier diet with less salt, exercising regularly, and taking medications can help lower blood pressure.
High blood pressure often has no symptoms. Over time, if untreated, it can cause health conditions, such as heart disease and stroke.
  • Study product: Graft
  • Subjects must be at least 18 years of age or older.
  • Subjects must have a diagnosis of type 1 or 2 Diabetes mellitus.
  • The wound must be located on the foot.
  • Subject cannot be on dialysis.
  • Subject cannot be pregnant.
  • Study duration study is estimated 12 weeks.
  • Subject will be compensated for participation.

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Frequently Asked Questions.

Diabetic foot ulcers are open sores that occur on the feet, most commonly on the soles. According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, approximately 15 percent Diabetic Wound Care | Foot Health | Patients | APMA of patients with diabetes will develop a diabetic foot ulcer over the course of their illness.

Treating a diabetic foot ulcer as soon as it is detected may reduce a patient’s risk of developing an infection and lessen the likelihood of an amputation. By working with a podiatry team to stay up to date with diabetic foot care, patients may greatly improve their functioning and quality of life while simultaneously reducing health care expenses.

In treating diabetic foot ulcers, timeliness is key. When a foot ulcer is rapidly identified and treated, it may heal faster and it has a lower likelihood of becoming infected. Podiatric doctors (foot and ankle specialists) treat diabetic foot ulcers in accordance with the below principles.

Diabetic foot ulcers may be triggered by a number of factors, including deformities of the feet, irritation from pressure or friction, or trauma. The length of time that a patient has had diabetes may also play a role in the development of foot ulcers, as chronically elevated blood sugar may damage the nerves of the feet and lead to a condition known as “diabetic neuropathy.” In this condition, patients have reduced or absent sensation of the foot. The lack of sensation may contribute to the development of diabetic foot ulcers because patients cannot feel the pain from inciting traumas or irritations and their foot ulcers may develop and worsen without their knowledge. Vascular disease may also play a role in the development of diabetic foot ulcers, as poor circulation of the feet may decrease the body’s ability to repair wounds and fight infections.