Functional Decline in Peripheral Arterial Disease

Prevalence of Peripheral Arterial Disease in Diabetic Patients

Objective: Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a state characterized by atherosclerotic occlusive disease of lower extremities. Diabetes is the main risk factor for PAD. Material and Methods: To assess the prevalence of PAD, a cross sectional study was performed on 352 diabetic patients who referred to Yazd diabetes research center from 2007 to 2010. Vascular assessment was done by measuring ...

Physical activity during daily life and functional decline in peripheral arterial disease.

BACKGROUND Few modifiable behaviors have been identified that are associated with slower rates of functional decline in persons with lower-extremity peripheral arterial disease. We determined whether higher levels of physical activity during daily life are associated with less functional decline in persons with peripheral arterial disease. METHODS AND RESULTS The study population included 203...

Statin use and functional decline in patients with and without peripheral arterial disease.

OBJECTIVES We determined whether statin use (vs. non-use) is associated with less annual decline in lower-extremity functioning in patients with and without lower-extremity peripheral arterial disease (PAD) over three-year follow-up. BACKGROUND It is unclear whether statin use is associated with less functional decline in patients with PAD. METHODS Participants included 332 men and women wi...

Determinants of functional capacity in peripheral arterial disease.

41 . Peripheral arterial disease

Peripheral arterial disease (intermittent claudication) is typically age-dependent and is not uncommon after the age of about 65 years. Exercise training in peripheral arterial disease leads to an increased walking distance and reduced pain, and likely also a slowed progression of the disease process itself. For optimal effect, the exercise should be carried out as walk training, preferably int...