RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Maria
T1 Peripheral Arterial Disease: State of the Art
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2011
FD SAGE Publications
VO 11
IS 15
SP 28
OP 29
DO 10.1177/155989771115017
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/11/15/28.abstract
AB Peripheral artery disease (PAD) symptom severity is best described as a functional problem (walking speed and distance, oxygen consumption, level of physical activity, and quality of life). This article discusses claudication therapy, critical limb ischemia, revascularization strategies, treatment options for PAD, and a cost analysis of this disease.