Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease

    Researchedby:
    Mike Murray
    Last Updated: October 13, 2024

    PAOD is the symptomatic form of peripheral arterial disease. Specifically, there is a painful cramping sensation in the affected limb, which is usually brought on by movement and relieved with rest. In severe cases, there can be pain at rest.

    Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease falls under the Cardiovascular Health category.

    214 participants in 2 trials and 1 meta-analysis

    Examine Database: Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease

    Examine Database References

    1. Peripheral Vascular Disease Symptoms - Jepson RG, Kleijnen J, Leng GCGarlic for peripheral arterial occlusive diseaseCochrane Database Syst Rev.(2013 Apr 30)
    2. Blood Flow - Böger RH, Bode-Böger SM, Thiele W, Creutzig A, Alexander K, Frölich JCRestoring vascular nitric oxide formation by L-arginine improves the symptoms of intermittent claudication in patients with peripheral arterial occlusive diseaseJ Am Coll Cardiol.(1998 Nov)
    3. Intermittent Claudication Symptoms - Peters H, Kieser M, Hölscher UDemonstration of the efficacy of ginkgo biloba special extract EGb 761 on intermittent claudication--a placebo-controlled, double-blind multicenter trialVasa.(1998 May)