Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5597898 | Annals of Vascular Surgery | 2017 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
ESWT increases the expression of angiogenic, arteriogenic, and vasculogenic factors, reduces vessel wall stenosis, and improves limb perfusion. However, most of the evidence is based on animal studies. Future research should focus on elucidating the mechanism of action of ESWT in PAD patients.
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Authors
Ali Raza, Amy Harwood, Joshua Totty, George Smith, Ian Chetter,