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Pentoxifylline (Trental) is a drug that is prescribed to treat of intermittent claudication caused by peripheral artery disease (PAD, PVD, peripheral vascular disease). Side effects, drug interactions, warnings and precautions, and pregnancy safety should be reviewed prior to taking this medication.

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Peripheral Vascular Disease Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) refers to diseases of the blood vessels (arteries and veins) located outside the heart and...learn more »
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Peripheral Vascular Disease Article
- Peripheral vascular disease facts
- What is peripheral vascular disease?
- What is atherosclerosis?
- How does atherosclerosis cause disease?
- What are potential complications of peripheral artery disease?
- What are the other causes of peripheral vascular diseases?
- Who is at risk for peripheral artery disease?
- What are the symptoms and signs of peripheral artery disease?
- How is peripheral artery disease diagnosed?
- What are the treatments for peripheral artery disease?
- Lifestyle changes
- Supervised exercise
- Medications
- Angioplasty
- Surgery
Claudication Intermittent claudication, or pain and cramping in the lower leg is caused by inadequate blood flow to the leg muscles. This lack...learn more »
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Claudication Article
- What is claudication?
- What are the causes of claudication?
- What are the symptoms of claudication?
- Why does claudication come and go?
- What can cause the artery narrowing that leads to claudication?
- Who typically is affected by claudication?
- What are the risk factors for claudication and peripheral vascular disease?
- How is claudication diagnosed?
- How is claudication treated?
- Can claudication be prevented?
- What is the prognosis and treatment for patients with intermittent claudication?
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Peyronie's Disease (Curvature of the Penis) Article
- Peyronie's disease facts*
- What is Peyronie's disease?
- What are the symptoms of Peyronie's disease?
- What causes Peyronie's disease?
- How does Peyronie's disease develop?
- How is Peyronie's disease evaluated?
- How is Peyronie's disease treated?
- Medical treatments for Peyronie's disease
- Surgery for Peyronie's disease
- Hope through Research
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