Drug Treatment
In the past, physicians had few drugs available to help manage PAD. Recent developments include Clopidogrel that reduces the rate of heart attack, stroke, and vascular death. It has few side effects and is more effective than aspirin. Aspirin and cholesterol lowering drugs also help reduce the risk of heart attacks. New drugs, such as cilostazol, aid intermittent claudication patients in walking further.
Peripheral Arterial Disease section was last modified: July 10, 2009 - 05:28 pm
