Systematic Reviews of Treatments for Arteriosclerosis

Follow the links below to find summaries of systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of treatments for arteriosclerosis.

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Title:   Eversion versus conventional carotid endarterectomy for preventing stroke
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   The carotid artery is one of the main arteries in the neck supplying blood to the brain. A blockage in the artery can cause a stroke (a sudden catastrophe in the brain either because an artery to the brain blocks, or because an artery in or on the brain...
Date:   Aug 2000
Title:   Treatment of hypertension in peripheral arterial disease
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   More research needed on the effects of medication to relieve high blood pressure in people with peripheral arterial disease. Atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries is caused by deposits of fat, cholesterol and other substances building up plaque i...
Date:   Jul 2003
Title:   Anticoagulants (heparin, low molecular weight heparin and oral anticoagulants) for intermittent claudication
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Atherosclerosis is a disease of the arteries in which fatty deposits block the flow of blood. This can cause intermittent claudication, when cramping pain in the legs is brought on by exercise and relieved by rest. These fatty deposits can also cause se...
Date:   Feb 2001
Title:   Omega-3 fatty acids for intermittent claudication
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Intermittent claudication is a tightening sensation in the calf due to a lack of blood needed to supply those muscles with oxygen during exercise or movement, ultimately resulting in the patient to slow or stop movement. It is the most common presenting...
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Dipyridamole for preventing stroke and other vascular events in patients with vascular disease
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Patients with symptoms of arterial disease have a high risk of getting a (possibly fatal) stroke or heart attack (myocardial infarction). Antiplatelet therapy with drugs like aspirin prevents blood clotting and reduces the risk of strokes, heart attacks...
Date:   Apr 2007
Title:   Lipid-lowering for peripheral arterial disease of the lower limb
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Atheroma (fatty deposits) in the walls of the arteries to the legs can lead to peripheral arterial disease with insufficient blood flow to the muscles and other tissues. People with peripheral arterial disease often do not have symptoms. The most common...
Date:   Jul 2007
Title:   Steroid sex hormones for lower limb atherosclerosis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Atherosclerosis of the arteries of the legs can become symptomatic as people age. People affected may experience discomfort and cramping pain in the legs that is triggered by exercise and relieved with rest, termed intermittent claudication. Some people...
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Carotid endarterectomy for symptomatic carotid stenosis
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Strokes cause long-term disability and death. The chances of dying are much higher with subsequent strokes, which often occur within one year of the first. Strokes are often associated with blockages and severe narrowing in the internal carotid and othe...
Date:   Mar 1999
Title:   Homocysteine lowering interventions for peripheral arterial disease and bypass grafts
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Homocysteine is an amino acid, found in proteins. High levels of homocysteine in the blood has been associated with hardening or blocking of arteries (atherosclerosis) and are a risk factor for the progression of peripheral arterial disease. Blood level...
Date:   Mar 2002
Title:   Garlic for peripheral arterial occlusive disease
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   The most common symptom of peripheral arterial occlusive disease is intermittent claudication, discomfort in the legs that is triggered by exercise and relieved with rest. The underlying cause is atherosclerosis. Risk factors associated with the develop...
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Chelation therapy for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Atherosclerosis is caused by fatty deposits sticking to the inside of people's arteries and restricting blood flow. People with blocked arteries are more likely to have strokes and heart attacks, and can often only walk short distances before their legs...
Date:   Aug 2002
Title:   Balloon angioplasty versus medical therapy for hypertensive patients with renal artery obstruction
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Atherosclerosis can cause narrowing and hardening of the main blood vessel supplying the kidneys (renal artery stenosis) and resulting high blood pressure. Even using drugs that lower blood pressure (antihypertensives), atherosclerotic renal artery narr...
Date:   May 2003
Title:   Local versus general anaesthesia for carotid endarterectomy
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   About 20% of strokes result from narrowing of the carotid artery (the main artery supplying blood to the brain). Carotid endarterectomy is an operation to remove this narrowing and therefore decrease the risk of stroke. Nevertheless there is a 5 to 7% r...
Date:   Dec 2003
Title:   Percutaneous transluminal rotational atherectomy for coronary artery disease
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Arteries can become clogged with plaque made up of deposits of fat, cholesterol and other substances. This is called atherosclerosis. Surgery is one option to clear the blockage. The most common procedure is angioplasty (a 'balloon') to open up the arte...
Date:   Aug 2003
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