Abstract
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) affects 3%-10% of the Western population and if remains untreated can have devastating consequences to patients and their families. This review article analyzes how healthy dietary habits can decrease PAD rates when applied in the general population. The aim is to focus on dietary, nutritional and weight management interventions in patients with established PAD. Most adults with PAD are overweight or obese, while three out of four patients are characterized by deficiencies in vitamins and minerals. Weight loss interventions when needed and specialized dietary plans should be routinely recommended in patients with PAD. Appropriate nutritional support is of paramount importance in patients with advanced stages of PAD (critical limb ischemia).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 565-575 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 30 Dec 2020 |
Keywords
- ADIPOSE-TISSUE DYSFUNCTION
- ASSOCIATION TASK-FORCE
- CARDIOVASCULAR RISK-FACTORS
- DIABETES-MELLITUS
- FATTY-ACIDS
- GENERAL-POPULATION
- INSULIN-RESISTANCE
- LIFE-STYLE INTERVENTION
- MEDITERRANEAN DIET
- OCCLUSIVE DISEASE
- Peripheral artery disease
- VITAMIN-D DEFICIENCY
- critical limb ischemia
- diets
- nutrition
- prevention
- treatment
- weight loss
- SYSTEMATIC ANALYSIS