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Computerized Dynamic Posturography for Postural Control Assessment in Patients with Intermittent Claudication

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Peripheral arterial disease.

¹Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, UK.

BMJ Clinical Evidence

|May 21, 2009

Summary

Peripheral arterial disease affects many older adults, but treatments like exercise and smoking cessation can improve outcomes. This review evaluates various interventions for chronic leg peripheral arterial disease.

Area of Science:

Vascular Medicine
Cardiovascular Health
Evidence-Based Medicine

Background:

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) affects up to 20% of adults over 55.
Intermittent claudication symptoms occur in a minority of those with PAD.
Key risk factors include smoking and diabetes mellitus.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review the effects of treatments for chronic peripheral arterial disease.
To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of various interventions for PAD.

Main Methods:

Conducted a systematic literature review up to December 2006.
Searched major medical databases including Medline and Embase.
Included 55 systematic reviews, RCTs, and observational studies.

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Main Results:

Evaluated the quality of evidence for interventions using the GRADE system.
Identified multiple treatment options for peripheral arterial disease.

Conclusions:

Information on the effectiveness and safety of interventions for PAD is presented.
Interventions reviewed include antiplatelet agents, bypass surgery, cilostazol, exercise, pentoxifylline, percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, prostaglandins, smoking cessation, and statins.