Is there any benefit to supervised PAD exercise programs in the presence of collaterals seen on angiography for patients with severe claudication and significant lesions?
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Cardiology · OHSU Vascular Surgery
Yes, exercise benefits for claudication are more about muscle training and metabolism and general physical conditioning than building of collateral circulation.
Is there any benefit to supervised PAD exercise programs in the presence of collaterals seen on angiography for patients with severe claudication and significant lesions? | Mednet
