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Endovascular Interventions for Infra-Inguinal Arterial Disease: Collecting Evidence to Expand Indications

Authors :
Alfredo Augusto Eyer Rodrigues
Erlon Oliveira de Abreu-Silva
Source :
International Journal of Vascular Surgery and Medicine. :007-008
Publication Year :
2015
Publisher :
Peertechz Publications Private Limited, 2015.

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].

Details

ISSN :
24555452
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
International Journal of Vascular Surgery and Medicine
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........34d0b01f56329566c8154f0604a9db76
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.17352/2455-5452.000003