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Prostanoids for intermittent claudication.

M Reiter1, R A Bucek, A Stümpflen

  • 1Department of Medical Angiology, University of Vienna, General Hospital Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, Vienna, Austria. Markus.Reiter@akh-wien.ac.at

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
|February 20, 2004
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Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) significantly improves walking capacity in patients with intermittent claudication. While not a short-term effect, further research is needed to confirm these findings for peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) II.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Medicine
  • Pharmacology
  • Clinical Trials

Background:

  • Peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) is a prevalent condition.
  • The efficacy of prostanoids in advanced PAOD is established, but their role in intermittent claudication (PAOD II) remains unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effects of prostanoids in patients experiencing intermittent claudication.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of randomized clinical trials.
  • Searches included Cochrane Peripheral Vascular Diseases Register, CENTRAL, MEDLINE, and EMBASE.
  • Data extraction and quality assessment were performed unblinded.

Main Results:

  • Eighteen studies were analyzed, revealing significant heterogeneity.

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  • Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) administration led to significant increases in walking distance, with sustained effects.
  • Oral or intravenous prostacyclin (PGI2) did not significantly improve walking distance.

    • Conclusions:

    • PGE1 shows promise in improving walking capacity for intermittent claudication patients.
    • Significant heterogeneity necessitates caution in interpreting results.
    • Further high-quality, randomized, double-blind trials are recommended to confirm efficacy.