| Current management of peripheral arterial occlusive disease: a review of pharmacologic agents and other interventions. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17355166 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) of the lower extremities is becoming more prevalent worldwide. Nonsurgical treatment options provide the foundation for management. Lifestyle and risk factor modification should be emphasized in this patient population because of the associated adverse cardiovascular events. This includes implementation of a regular walking and smoking-cessation programs, aggressive control of hyperlipidemia, hypertension and diabetes mellitus, and treatment of hyperhomocysteinemia. Antiplatelet agents such as aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) or clopidogrel are not specifically indicated for claudication but these drugs should be used in all patients with PAOD to prevent secondary ischemic events. Currently, cilostazol is the only US FDA approved agent that appears effective for the treatment of claudication symptoms. Several agents have been used with success outside of the US and others are still undergoing testing. Definitive recommendations cannot be made on the use of these drugs until further evaluation is completed. Ongoing research with new strategies for angiogenesis and the use of progenitor cells has yielded encouraging results, particularly for patients with critical limb ischemia and limited options. Advances in endovascular technology over the last several years have greatly enhanced the ability to diagnose and treat specific anatomic lesions that previously would have required open surgical correction. The use of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and stents in the lower extremities has had considerable success when following specific guidelines such as those set forth by the TransAtlantic Inter-Society Consensus Working Group. |
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Authors:
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Krishna Mannava; Samuel R Money |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American journal of cardiovascular drugs : drugs, devices, and other interventions Volume: 7 ISSN: 1175-3277 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Cardiovasc Drugs Publication Date: 2007 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-03-14 Completed Date: 2007-07-05 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100967755 Medline TA: Am J Cardiovasc Drugs Country: New Zealand |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 59-66 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, Louisiana 70121, USA. kmannava@ochsner.org |
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Angioplasty, Balloon
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methods Arterial Occlusive Diseases / therapy* Humans Lower Extremity / blood supply* Physician's Practice Patterns / trends Practice Guidelines as Topic Stents |
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