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Peripheral arterial disease in the elderly.

Wilbert S Aronow1

  • 1Cardiology Division, Department of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York 10595, USA. wsaronow@aol.com

Clinical Interventions in Aging
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Manage peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in the elderly by treating risk factors like hypertension and diabetes. Medications such as statins and antiplatelet drugs, along with exercise, improve outcomes, while chelation therapy should be avoided.

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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Medicine
  • Geriatrics
  • Cardiovascular Disease Management

Background:

  • Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is common in the elderly, affecting lower extremities.
  • PAD significantly impacts quality of life and can lead to limb-threatening ischemia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline current management strategies for elderly patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD).
  • To emphasize the importance of risk factor modification and evidence-based pharmacotherapy.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current guidelines and clinical evidence for PAD management.
  • Focus on pharmacologic treatments, lifestyle modifications, and surgical interventions.

Main Results:

  • Risk factor control (hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypothyroidism) is crucial.
  • Statins and antiplatelet agents (especially clopidogrel) are recommended.
  • Exercise rehabilitation and cilostazol improve exercise capacity.
  • Surgical revascularization is indicated for severe symptoms or limb salvage.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive management of PAD in the elderly involves aggressive risk factor control and appropriate pharmacotherapy.
  • Lifestyle interventions and judicious use of revascularization procedures are key components of care.
  • Chelation therapy is not recommended for PAD management.