#165 Peripheral Arterial Disease: 5 Pearls Segment
Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast
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Managing Peripheral Arterial Disease Without Surgery
This chapter explores non-invasive management strategies for peripheral arterial disease (PAD), emphasizing the significance of lifestyle modifications and medication over surgical interventions. It discusses the effectiveness of cilostazol for claudication and the advantages of supervised exercise therapy, particularly in improving patient outcomes. The chapter also highlights essential cardiovascular risk management practices and the potential benefits of emerging therapies, including the use of rivaroxaban in conjunction with aspirin for patients with polyvascular disease.
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