Medical Optimization of Patients with Symptomatic Peripheral Arterial Disease.

Ann Vasc Surg

Evans Department of Medicine/Section of Cardiovascular Medicine and Whitaker Cardiovascular Institute, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston, MA. Electronic address:

Published: October 2024

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  • * Common symptoms of PAD, like claudication and chronic limb-threatening ischemia, significantly reduce a person's ability to function and diminish their quality of life.
  • * Current treatments aim to ease symptoms, enhance life quality, and prevent serious cardiovascular issues, consisting of various medications, exercise programs, and lifestyle changes like quitting smoking.

Article Abstract

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a progressive disease associated with the occurrence of major adverse cardiovascular and limb events and elevated mortality rates. Symptoms of PAD, including claudication and chronic limb-threatening ischemia, impair functional capacity and lead to lower quality of life. The focus of current therapies is to minimize symptoms, improve quality of life, and reduce adverse cardiovascular and limb events. Among the medical therapies are antiplatelets, anticoagulants, antihypertensives, lipid lowering therapies, cilostazol and pentoxifylline, and novel blood sugar-lowering therapies, plus exercise therapy and smoking cessation. In this review, we discuss these evidence-based medical therapies that are available for patients with symptomatic PAD.

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