Variations in the anatomical distribution of peripheral vascular disease according to gender.

Background: While large epidemiological studies have suggested that the male gender is more frequently afflicted with intermittent claudication, there is little data whether there are gender differences in the distribution of peripheral vascular disease (PVD). The aim of this study was to clarify this issue on the basis of angiographic findings in patients presenting with claudication.

Patients And Methods: The radiology department computerised database was used to identify all lower limb angiograms performed for investigation of PVD.