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Health Encyclopedia: Peripheral Artery Disease And Intermittent Claudication Lifestyle Changes
- Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication - Lifestyle Changes
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- Introduction
- Symptoms of Peripheral Artery Disease
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Complications
Lifestyle Changes
Given the aging population and the significant heart risks associated with peripheral artery disease (PAD), experts believe that aggressive therapies are important.
Their are two treatment goals for PAD and claudication:
- Manage the pain of intermittent claudication, improve functioning, and prevent PAD from getting worse, so thatgangrene does not occur
- Reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease (heart attack and stroke)
There is substantial evidence to indicate that even when patien...
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Health Guide
Coronary Artery Disease: Risk Factors
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