Endovascular Interventions for Infra-Inguinal Arterial Disease: Collecting Evidence to Expand Indications
Journal: International Journal of Vascular Surgery and Medicine (Vol.1, No. 1)Publication Date: 2015-12-01
Authors : Alfredo Augusto Eyer Rodrigues; Erlon Oliveira de Abreu Silva;
Page : 007-008
Keywords : Inflammation; Peripheral arterial disease; Bare metal stens; Drug-eluting stents; Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty; Drug-eluting balloon;
Abstract
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common manifestation of atherosclerosis, with a prevalence of 29% in those older than 70 years or aged 50-70 years who are either smokers or diabetic [1,2]. The majority of persons with this condition are asymptomatic, and less a fifth report typical intermittent claudication [3]. The literature shows us that the risk of limb loss for those who do not have diabetes is 2% or less [4] and, also, that this risk increases three-fold in patients with diabetes requiring pharmacological therapy (oral or insulin) [5].
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