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Illness perception, health literacy, self-efficacy, adherence and quality of life in patients with intermittent claudication – a longitudinal cohort study
BackgroundPatients with intermittent claudication need lifelong treatment with secondary prevention to prevent cardiovascular events and progression...
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The Role of Supervised Exercise Therapy in the Management of Symptomatic Peripheral Artery Disease with Intermittent Claudication
Purpose of reviewThis review highlights the latest progress and future directions for the role of supervised exercise therapy (SET) in the management...
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MetfOrmin BenefIts Lower Extremities with Intermittent Claudication (MOBILE IC): randomized clinical trial protocol
BackgroundPeripheral artery disease (PAD) affects over 230 million people worldwide and is due to systemic atherosclerosis with etiology linked to...
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Neurogenic intermittent claudication caused by vasculitis in the cauda equina: an autopsy case report
PurposeIntermittent claudication (IC) refers to leg pain that is induced by walking and relieved by rest. Neurogenic IC is usually associated with...
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Effect of supervised exercise training on cardiovascular function in patients with intermittent claudication: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
This study aimed to determine the effect of supervised exercise training (SET) on cardiovascular function in patients with intermittent claudication...
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Impact of walk advice alone or in combination with supervised or home-based structured exercise on patient-reported physical function and generic and disease-specific health related quality of life in patients with intermittent claudication, a secondary analysis in a randomized clinical trial
BackgroundSupervised exercise is an integral part of the recommended first-line treatment for patients with intermittent claudication (IC). By...
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Rare complication: refractory hypertension and intermittent claudication caused by elephant trunk entrapped in a new entry after total arch replacement for type A aortic dissection
BackgroundTotal arch replacement using elephant trunk (ET) has been accepted as a standard technique for thoracic aortic dissection. However, there...
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Efficacy of comprehensive structured exercise program on claudication pain and quality of life in type 2 diabetes mellitus with peripheral arterial disease
BackgroundPeripheral arterial disease is one of the leading complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The primary symptom of peripheral arterial...
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Long-term impact of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in patients with intermittent claudication due to peripheral artery disease following endovascular treatment
Little is known about the prognostic impact of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels on causes of death during long-term follow-up. We,...
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WalkingPad protocol: a randomized clinical trial of behavioral and motivational intervention added to smartphone-enabled supervised home-based exercise in patients with peripheral arterial disease and intermittent claudication
BackgroundPhysical exercise is a first-line treatment for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and intermittent claudication (IC) reducing pain and...
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Funicular pain: a case report of intermittent claudication induced by cervical cord compression
BackgroundNeurogenic origin intermittent claudication is typically caused by lumbar spinal canal stenosis. However, there are few reports of...
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Dorsalis pedis artery thrombosis in an elite rugby player: an unusual cause of pedal claudication in a high-risk ankle
Vascular thrombosis in young elite athletes is uncommon, usually affecting calf veins and arteries beyond the knee joint. Arterial thrombosis,...
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Paclitaxel and mortality in patients with claudication and de novo femoropopliteal lesions: a historical cohort study
ObjectiveTo compare the mortality rates of patients with claudication and de novo femoropopliteal lesions treated with and without paclitaxel coated...
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Comparison of walking variations during treadmill walking test between neurogenic and vascular claudication: a crossover study
BackgroundLumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) and peripheral arterial disease (PAD) are two distinct conditions characterized by similar symptoms including...
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Efficacy of acupuncture for treatment of intermittent claudication in patients with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis: protocol for a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundDegenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (DLSS) is a common condition secondary to degenerative changes. Acupuncture may be effective for...
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Effectiveness of a 6-week specific rehabilitation program combining education and exercises on walking capacity in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication: a randomized controlled clinical trial protocol
BackgroundLumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) causing neurogenic claudication (NC) is a leading cause of disability which is intimately related to a...
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Real-World Safety and Effectiveness of Controlled-Release Cilostazol in Patients with Symptomatic Peripheral Artery Disease
BackgroundCilostazol is the only first-line medication for treating intermittent claudication, and the controlled-release (CR) formulation is...
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Contemporary Medical Management of Peripheral Arterial Disease
PurposePeripheral arterial disease (PAD) is characterized by atherosclerotic arterial occlusive disease of the lower extremities and is associated...
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Risk factors for failed back surgery syndrome following open posterior lumbar surgery for degenerative lumbar disease
BackgroundWith the growing number of traditional posterior open surgery, the incidence of failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) increases gradually. We...
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Responsiveness of the Zurich Claudication Questionnaire, the Oswestry Disability Index, the Japanese Orthopaedic Association Back Pain Evaluation Questionnaire, the 8-Item Short Form Health Survey, and the Euroqol 5 dimensions 5 level in the assessment of patients with lumbar spinal stenosis
PurposeTo assess the responsiveness of the Zurich Claudication Questionnaire (ZCQ), the Oswestry Disability Index, the Japanese Orthopaedic...
