VASCULAR CLAUDICATION - HOW TO INDIVIDUALIZE TREATMENT

Authors
GRAY BH SULLIVAN TM
Citation
Bh. Gray et Tm. Sullivan, VASCULAR CLAUDICATION - HOW TO INDIVIDUALIZE TREATMENT, Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine, 64(8), 1997, pp. 429-436
Citations number
18
Categorie Soggetti
Medicine, General & Internal
Journal title
Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine → ACNP
ISSN journal
08911150
Volume
64
Issue
8
Year of publication
1997
Pages
429 - 436
Database
ISI
SICI code
0891-1150(1997)64:8<429:VC-HTI>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
The development of angioplasty and stenting, along with the improvemen t of surgical procedures, have given physicians more options for treat ing claudication. However, most patients with intermittent claudicatio n do not need a revascularization procedure, or even angiography. They do need an assessment of their coronary and carotid arteries. We pres ent a treatment approach based on risk factor modification, symptom se verity, and the risks and benefits of various procedures.