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Life-style modification in peripheral arterial disease.

S Khan1, M Cleanthis, J Smout

  • 1Northern Vascular Unit, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7DN, UK.

European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery : the Official Journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery
|December 1, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Limited randomized trials exist for lifestyle changes in peripheral arterial disease (PAD). However, evidence supports smoking cessation, exercise, and diet for risk reduction in PAD patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Vascular Health
  • Lifestyle Interventions

Background:

  • Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a significant vascular condition.
  • Lifestyle modifications are crucial for managing cardiovascular risk in PAD patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review evidence supporting lifestyle modification in peripheral arterial disease (PAD).
  • To assess the impact of lifestyle changes on mortality and major cardiovascular events in PAD.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature search was conducted for relevant studies on PAD.
  • Publications were screened for randomized clinical trials reporting mortality or major cardiovascular events.

Main Results:

  • Only one randomized controlled trial met the criteria for mortality or major cardiovascular events.

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  • Other trials focused on secondary endpoints like walking distance or biochemical markers.

    • Conclusions:

    • There is a lack of robust randomized controlled data on lifestyle modification's effect on mortality and cardiovascular events in PAD.
    • Despite data limitations, lifestyle changes like smoking cessation, increased exercise, and improved diet are recommended for risk reduction in PAD.