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The management of intermittent claudication.

R B King

    Australian Family Physician
    |July 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Most patients with intermittent claudication improve naturally. Surgical intervention for claudication should be reserved for severe cases, as smoking significantly worsens long-term outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Vascular Surgery
    • Peripheral Artery Disease

    Background:

    • Intermittent claudication (IC) is often associated with the development of collateral vessels, leading to natural improvement in many patients.
    • A small percentage of IC patients experience worsening symptoms or progress to severe ischemia, posing a risk of amputation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the natural history of intermittent claudication and the outcomes of surgical intervention.
    • To determine the appropriate patient selection for arterial reconstruction in IC.

    Main Methods:

    • Observational analysis of patient outcomes with intermittent claudication.
    • Review of early and late results following arterial reconstruction surgery for claudication.

    Main Results:

    • Most patients with intermittent claudication show improvement and can be managed expectantly.
    • Surgical treatment for claudication yields excellent early technical results but poorer late outcomes, particularly in smokers.
    • The complication rate associated with current surgical procedures for claudication is low.

    Conclusions:

    • Expectant management is suitable for most intermittent claudication patients.
    • Arterial reconstruction for claudication is best reserved for severely symptomatic individuals.
    • Smoking cessation is critical for improving long-term results after arterial reconstruction in claudication patients.

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