The pathophysiology of intermittent claudication (IC) and the role of pentoxifylline and cilostazol for treating IC are discussed. IC, a result of inadequate blood flow to the musculature, is the ...

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy may be effective for intermittent lower limb claudication in peripheral artery disease (PAD) patients unable to engage in supervised exercise or who experienced little ...

The most frequent symptom of mild to moderate PAD is claudication, which is estimated to occur in about a third of patients with PAD in the US. 8 Claudication is defined as cramping, aching, tiredness ...

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Less than half of individuals with peripheral artery disease, which is a narrowing of arteries to the limbs, stomach and head, are treated with appropriate medications and lifestyle counseling. These ...

HOLLYWOOD, FL—Patients who undergo peripheral vascular intervention (PVI) for symptomatic lower-extremity PAD derive long-term benefits, according to 2.5-year data from the LIBERTY 360 trial presented ...

Dear Dr. Gott: My feet and ankles are cold and numb most of the time. Any walking causes cramping of my right calf. My doctor feels this is related to poor circulation and has given me a booklet on ...

The prevalence of IC is approximately 6% in patients 50-60 years of age and 10-20% in those over 70. [2] The major risk factors are cigarette smoking, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, and diabetes ...

Less than half of individuals with peripheral artery disease, which is a narrowing of arteries to the limbs, stomach and head, are treated with appropriate medications and lifestyle counseling. These ...