Who sponsored the PAD Trial?
The PAD Trial was primarily funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health, with additional funding and materials provided by the American Heart Association. Additional support was provided by Cardiac Science/Survivalink, Incorporated, Guidant Foundation, Medtronic Physio-Control Corporation, Philips Medical Systems – Heartstream Operation, and the Laerdal Medical Corporation.
