The pathophysiology of intermittent claudication is complex as it involves both a reduction in blood flow to peripheral tissues as well as changes in the metabolic function of skeletal muscle, caused ...

Compared with men, women undergoing lower-extremity peripheral vascular intervention (PVI) have more periprocedural complications, including bleeding, amputation, and death, according to study of real ...

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a constellation of diseases that affect the peripheral arteries, primarily in the lower extremities, by the accumulation and destruction of the inner linings of ...

Numerous new pharmacologic interventions are now available for PAD, which add to the tools in our toolbox to effectively treat PAD and reduce the risk for stroke and myocardial infarction. 7 Some of ...

End stage peripheral vascular disease (PVD) presents a higher risk of serious complications, such as gangrene or a heart attack. Treatment with surgery is usually necessary, and severe cases may ...