United Kingdom guidelines

NICE Clinical Guideline CG147: Peripheral arterial disease: diagnosis and management [February 2018]. https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg147/evidence

• Lip GYH, Makin AJ. Treatment of hypertension in peripheral arterial disease. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2003, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD003075. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003075   (Click here to view the current version)

• Bendermacher BLW, Willigendael EM, Teijink JAW, Prins MH. Supervised exercise therapy versus non-supervised exercise therapy for intermittent claudication. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD005263. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005263.pub2   (Click here to view the current version)

• Watson L, Ellis B, Leng GC. Exercise for intermittent claudication. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD000990. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD000990.pub2   (Click here to view the current version)

• Fowkes F, Leng GC. Bypass surgery for chronic lower limb ischaemia. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD002000. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002000.pub2   (Click here to view the current version)

• Twine CP, Coulston J, Shandall A, McLain AD. Angioplasty versus stenting for superficial femoral artery lesions. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2009, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD006767. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006767.pub2   (Click here to view the current version)

• Bachoo P, Thorpe PA, Maxwell H, Welch K. Endovascular stents for intermittent claudication. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD003228. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003228.pub2

• Twine CP, McLain AD. Graft type for femoro-popliteal bypass surgery. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 5. Art. No.: CD001487. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001487.pub2   (Click here to view the current version)

NICE Medtech innovation briefing MIB42: PROPATEN heparin-bonded vascular graft for peripheral arterial disease [October 2015]. https://www.nice.org.uk/advice/mib42

• Twine CP, McLain AD. Graft type for femoro-popliteal bypass surgery. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 5. Art. No.: CD001487. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001487.pub2   (Click here to view the current version)

NICE Clinical Knowledge Summaries: Peripheral arterial disease [September 2015]. http://cks.nice.org.uk/peripheral-arterial-disease

• Fokkenrood HJP, Bendermacher BLW, Lauret GJ, Willigendael EM, Prins MH, Teijink JAW. Supervised exercise therapy versus non-supervised exercise therapy for intermittent claudication. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 8. Art. No.: CD005263. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005263.pub3   (Click here to view the current version)

• Wong PF, Chong LY, Mikhailidis DP, Robless P, Stansby G. Antiplatelet agents for intermittent claudication. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2011, Issue 11. Art. No.: CD001272. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001272.pub2

• de Backer TLM, Vander Stichele R, Lehert P, Van Bortel L. Naftidrofuryl for intermittent claudication. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 12. Art. No.: CD001368. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001368.pub4

NICE Clinical Knowledge Summaries: Peripheral arterial disease [April 2014]. http://cks.nice.org.uk/peripheral-arterial-disease

• de Backer TLM, Vander Stichele R, Lehert P, Van Bortel L. Naftidrofuryl for intermittent claudication. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 12. Art. No.: CD001368. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001368.pub4

• Fokkenrood HJP, Bendermacher BLW, Lauret GJ, Willigendael EM, Prins MH, Teijink JAW. Supervised exercise therapy versus non-supervised exercise therapy for intermittent claudication. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 8. Art. No.: CD005263. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005263.pub3   (Click here to view the current version)

• Wong PF, Chong LY, Mikhailidis DP, Robless P, Stansby G. Antiplatelet agents for intermittent claudication. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2011, Issue 11. Art. No.: CD001272. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001272.pub2

Enhancements to angioplasty for peripheral arterial occlusive disease: systematic review, cost-effectiveness assessment and expected value of information analysis. Health Technology Assessment 2014;18(10):1-252

• Bachoo P, Thorpe PA, Maxwell H, Welch K. Endovascular stents for intermittent claudication. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD003228. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003228.pub2

• Twine CP, Coulston J, Shandall A, McLain AD. Angioplasty versus stenting for superficial femoral artery lesions. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2009, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD006767. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006767.pub2   (Click here to view the current version)

NICE Advice ESUOM24: Critical limb ischaemia in peripheral vascular disease: intravenous iloprost [December 2013]. http://www.nice.org.uk/Advice/ESUOM24

• Ruffolo AJ, Romano M, Ciapponi A. Prostanoids for critical limb ischaemia. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD006544. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006544.pub2   (Click here to view the current version)

SIGN 129: Antithrombotics: indications and management [June 2013]. http://www.sign.ac.uk/sign-129-antithrombotics-indications-and-management.html

• Wong PF, Chong LY, Mikhailidis DP, Robless P, Stansby G. Antiplatelet agents for intermittent claudication. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2011, Issue 11. Art. No.: CD001272. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001272.pub2

• Dörffler-Melly J, Koopman MM, Prins MH, Büller HR. Antiplatelet and anticoagulant drugs for prevention of restenosis/reocclusion following peripheral endovascular treatment. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2005, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD002071. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002071.pub2   (Click here to view the current version)

• Cosmi B, Conti E, Coccheri S. Anticoagulants (heparin, low molecular weight heparin and oral anticoagulants) for intermittent claudication. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2001, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD001999. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001999   (Click here to view the current version)

• Kessel DO, Berridge DC, Robertson I. Infusion techniques for peripheral arterial thrombolysis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2004, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD000985. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD000985.pub2

• Berridge DC, Kessel DO, Robertson I. Surgery versus thrombolysis for initial management of acute limb ischaemia. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2002, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD002784. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002784   (Click here to view the current version)

NICE Clinical Guideline CG147: Lower limb peripheral arterial disease: diagnosis and management [August 2012]. https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg147

•  Lip GYH, Makin AJ. Treatment of hypertension in peripheral arterial disease. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2003, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD003075. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003075   (Click here to view the current version)

• Bendermacher BLW, Willigendael EM, Teijink JAW, Prins MH. Supervised exercise therapy versus non-supervised exercise therapy for intermittent claudication. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD005263. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005263.pub2   (Click here to view the current version)

• Watson L, Ellis B, Leng GC. Exercise for intermittent claudication. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD000990. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD000990.pub2   (Click here to view the current version)   

• Fowkes F, Leng GC. Bypass surgery for chronic lower limb ischaemia. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD002000. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002000.pub2   (Click here to view the current version)      

• Twine CP, Coulston J, Shandall A, McLain AD. Angioplasty versus stenting for superficial femoral artery lesions. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2009, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD006767. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006767.pub2   (Click here to view the current version)  

• Bachoo P, Thorpe PA, Maxwell H, Welch K. Endovascular stents for intermittent claudication. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD003228. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003228.pub2     

• Twine CP, McLain AD. Graft type for femoro-popliteal bypass surgery. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 5. Art. No.: CD001487. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001487.pub2   (Click here to view the current version)        

SIGN 129: Antithrombotics: indications and management [August 2012]. http://www.sign.ac.uk/sign-129-antithrombotics-indications-and-management.html

• Dörffler-Melly J, Koopman MM, Prins MH, Büller HR. Antiplatelet and anticoagulant drugs for prevention of restenosis/reocclusion following peripheral endovascular treatment. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2005, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD002071. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002071.pub2   (Click here to view the current version)

• Wong PF, Chong LY, Mikhailidis DP, Robless P, Stansby G. Antiplatelet agents for intermittent claudication. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2011, Issue 11. Art. No.: CD001272. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001272.pub2       

• Cosmi B, Conti E, Coccheri S. Anticoagulants (heparin, low molecular weight heparin and oral anticoagulants) for intermittent claudication. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2001, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD001999. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001999   (Click here to view the current version)   

• Kessel DO, Berridge DC, Robertson I. Infusion techniques for peripheral arterial thrombolysis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2004, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD000985. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD000985.pub2        

• Berridge DC, Kessel DO, Robertson I. Surgery versus thrombolysis for initial management of acute limb ischaemia. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2002, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD002784. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002784   (Click here to view the current version)

USA guidelines

ACC/AHA/SCAI/SIR/SVM 2018 Appropriate use criteria for peripheral artery intervention: A report of the American College of Cardiology Appropriate Use Criteria Task Force, American Heart Association, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, Society of Interventional Radiology, and Society for Vascular Medicine.  Journal of the American College of Cardiology 2019;73(2):214-237

• Fakhry  F, Fokkenrood  HJP, Spronk  S, Teijink  JAW, Rouwet  EV, Hunink  MGM. Endovascular revascularisation versus conservative management for intermittent claudication. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2018, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD010512. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD010512.pub2

Optimal exercise programs for patients with peripheral artery disease: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association. Circulation 2018;139(4):e10-e33

• Lane  R, Harwood  A, Watson  L, Leng  GC. Exercise for intermittent claudication. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2017, Issue 12. Art. No.: CD000990. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD000990.pub4

• Leng  GC, Fowler  B, Ernst  E. Exercise for intermittent claudication. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2000, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD000990. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD000990   (Click here to view the current version)

• Lane  R, Ellis  B, Watson  L, Leng  GC. Exercise for intermittent claudication. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD000990. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD000990.pub3   (Click here to view the current version)

• Fokkenrood  HJP, Bendermacher  BLW, Lauret  GJ, Willigendael  EM, Prins  MH, Teijink  JAW. Supervised exercise therapy versus non-supervised exercise therapy for intermittent claudication. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 8. Art. No.: CD005263. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005263.pub3   (Click here to view the current version)

• Watson  L, Ellis  B, Leng  GC. Exercise for intermittent claudication. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD000990. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD000990.pub2   (Click here to view the current version)

American College of Radiology: ACR appropriateness criteria: radiologic management of iliac artery occlusive disease [2017]. https://acsearch.acr.org/docs/69341/Narrative/

• Berridge DC, Kessel DO, Robertson I. Surgery versus thrombolysis for initial management of acute limb ischaemia. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2002, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD002784. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002784   (Click here to view the current version)

A structured review of antithrombotic therapy in peripheral artery disease with a focus on revascularization.  A TASC (InterSociety Consensus for the Management of Peripheral Artery Disease) initiative. Circulation 2017;135(25):2534-2555

• Robertson L, Ghouri MA, Kovacs F. Antiplatelet and anticoagulant drugs for prevention of restenosis/reocclusion following peripheral endovascular treatment. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 8. Art. No.: CD002071. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002071.pub3

• Bedenis R, Lethaby A, Maxwell H, Acosta S, Prins MH. Antiplatelet agents for preventing thrombosis after peripheral arterial bypass surgery. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2015, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD000535. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD000535.pub3

• Geraghty AJ, Welch K. Antithrombotic agents for preventing thrombosis after infrainguinal arterial bypass surgery. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2011, Issue 6. Art. No.: CD000536. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD000536.pub2

2016 AHA/ACC guideline on the management of patients with lower extremity peripheral artery disease: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines. Circulation 2017;135(12):e726-e779

• Aung PP, Maxwell H, Jepson RG, Price J, Leng GC. Lipid-lowering for peripheral arterial disease of the lower limb. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2007, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD000123. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD000123.pub2

• Paravastu SCV, Mendonca DA, Da Silva A. Beta blockers for peripheral arterial disease. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 9. Art. No.: CD005508. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005508.pub3

• Bedenis R, Lethaby A, Maxwell H, Acosta S, Prins MH. Antiplatelet agents for preventing thrombosis after peripheral arterial bypass surgery. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2015, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD000535. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD000535.pub3

• Bedenis R, Stewart M, Cleanthis M, Robless P, Mikhailidis DP, Stansby G. Cilostazol for intermittent claudication. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014, Issue 10. Art. No.: CD003748. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003748.pub4

• Salhiyyah K, Senanayake E, Abdel-Hadi M, Booth A, Michaels JA. Pentoxifylline for intermittent claudication. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD005262. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005262.pub2   (Click here to view the current version)

• Dans AL, Tan FN, Villarruz-Sulit EC. Chelation therapy for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2002, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD002785. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002785

• Lane R, Ellis B, Watson L, Leng GC. Exercise for intermittent claudication. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD000990. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD000990.pub3   (Click here to view the current version)

• Twine CP, McLain AD. Graft type for femoro-popliteal bypass surgery. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 5. Art. No.: CD001487. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001487.pub2   (Click here to view the current version)

• Fowkes F, Leng GC. Bypass surgery for chronic lower limb ischaemia. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD002000. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002000.pub2   (Click here to view the current version)

• Ruffolo AJ, Romano M, Ciapponi A. Prostanoids for critical limb ischaemia. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD006544. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006544.pub2   (Click here to view the current version)

• Cosmi B, Conti E, Coccheri S. Anticoagulants (heparin, low molecular weight heparin and oral anticoagulants) for intermittent claudication. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2001, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD001999. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001999   (Click here to view the current version)

Society for Vascular Surgery practice guidelines for atherosclerotic occlusive disease of the lower extremities: management of asymptomatic disease and claudication. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2015;61(3 Suppl):2S-41S

• Robless P, Mikhailidis DP, Stansby GP. Cilostazol for peripheral arterial disease. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD003748. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003748.pub3   (Click here to view the current version) 

• de Backer TLM, Vander Stichele R, Lehert P, Van Bortel L. Naftidrofuryl for intermittent claudication. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 12. Art. No.: CD001368. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001368.pub4  

• Salhiyyah K, Senanayake E, Abdel-Hadi M, Booth A, Michaels JA. Pentoxifylline for intermittent claudication. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD005262. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005262.pub2   (Click here to view the current version)

• Watson L, Ellis B, Leng GC. Exercise for intermittent claudication. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD000990. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD000990.pub2   (Click here to view the current version)

• Aung PP, Maxwell H, Jepson RG, Price J, Leng GC. Lipid-lowering for peripheral arterial disease of the lower limb. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2007, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD000123. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD000123.pub2          

• Wong PF, Chong LY, Mikhailidis DP, Robless P, Stansby G. Antiplatelet agents for intermittent claudication. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2011, Issue 11. Art. No.: CD001272. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001272.pub2   

• Fokkenrood HJP, Bendermacher BLW, Lauret GJ, Willigendael EM, Prins MH, Teijink JAW. Supervised exercise therapy versus non-supervised exercise therapy for intermittent claudication. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 8. Art. No.: CD005263. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005263.pub3   (Click here to view the current version)  

• Leng GC, Fowler B, Ernst E. Exercise for intermittent claudication. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2000, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD000990. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD000990   (Click here to view the current version)

• Twine CP, Coulston J, Shandall A, McLain AD. Angioplasty versus stenting for superficial femoral artery lesions. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2009, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD006767. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006767.pub2   (Click here to view the current version) 

• Ambler GK, Radwan R, Hayes PD, Twine CP. Atherectomy for peripheral arterial disease. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD006680. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006680.pub2         

• Fowkes F, Leng GC. Bypass surgery for chronic lower limb ischaemia. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD002000. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002000.pub2   (Click here to view the current version)

• Robertson L, Ghouri MA, Kovacs F. Antiplatelet and anticoagulant drugs for prevention of restenosis/reocclusion following peripheral endovascular treatment. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 8. Art. No.: CD002071. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002071.pub3   

• Brown J, Lethaby A, Maxwell H, Wawrzyniak AJ, Prins MH. Antiplatelet agents for preventing thrombosis after peripheral arterial bypass surgery. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD000535. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD000535.pub2   (Click here to view the current version)      

• Geraghty AJ, Welch K. Antithrombotic agents for preventing thrombosis after infrainguinal arterial bypass surgery. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2011, Issue 6. Art. No.: CD000536. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD000536.pub2

An update on methods for revascularization and expansion of the TASC lesion classification to include below-the-knee arteries: a supplement to the Inter-Society Consensus for the Management of Peripheral Arterial Disease (TASC II). Vascular Medicine 2015;20(5):465-78   

• Twine CP, McLain AD. Graft type for femoro-popliteal bypass surgery. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 5. Art. No.: CD001487. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001487.pub2   (Click here to view the current version)

Proceedings from the Society of Interventional Radiology research consensus panel on critical limb ischemia. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology 2013;24(4):451-8

• Ruffolo AJ, Romano M, Ciapponi A. Prostanoids for critical limb ischaemia. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD006544. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006544.pub2   (Click here to view the current version)

Antithrombotic therapy in peripheral artery disease: Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis, 9th ed: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines. Chest 2012;141(2 Suppl):e669S-e690S   

• Robless P, Mikhailidis DP, Stansby GP. Cilostazol for peripheral arterial disease. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD003748. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003748.pub3   (Click here to view the current version) 

• Robertson I, Kessel DO, Berridge DC. Fibrinolytic agents for peripheral arterial occlusion. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD001099. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001099.pub2   (Click here to view the current version) 

• Dörffler-Melly J, Koopman MM, Prins MH, Büller HR. Antiplatelet and anticoagulant drugs for prevention of restenosis/reocclusion following peripheral endovascular treatment. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2005, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD002071. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002071.pub2   (Click here to view the current version) 

• Cosmi B, Conti E, Coccheri S. Anticoagulants (heparin, low molecular weight heparin and oral anticoagulants) for intermittent claudication. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2001, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD001999. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001999   (Click here to view the current version) 

• Ruffolo AJ, Romano M, Ciapponi A. Prostanoids for critical limb ischaemia. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD006544. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006544.pub2   (Click here to view the current version) 

• Berridge DC, Kessel DO, Robertson I. Surgery versus thrombolysis for initial management of acute limb ischaemia. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2002, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD002784. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002784   (Click here to view the current version) 

• Brown J, Lethaby A, Maxwell H, Wawrzyniak AJ, Prins MH. Antiplatelet agents for preventing thrombosis after peripheral arterial bypass surgery. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD000535. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD000535.pub2   (Click here to view the current version)

Other national and international guidelines   

Editor's Choice - Follow-up of patients after revascularisation for peripheral arterial diseases: A consensus document from the European Society of Cardiology Working Group on Aorta and Peripheral Vascular Diseases and the European Society for Vascular Surgery.  European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery 2019;58(5):641-653

• Ambler  GK, Twine  CP. Graft type for femoro-popliteal bypass surgery. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2018, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD001487. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001487.pub3

GVG Writing Group for the Joint Guidelines of the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS), and World Federation of Vascular Societies (WFVS): Global vascular guidelines on the management of chronic limb-threatening ischemia. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery 2019;58(1):S1-S109.e33

• Leng  G, Price  J, Jepson  RG. Lipid-lowering for lower limb atherosclerosis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 1998, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD000123. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD000123   (Click here to view the current version)

• Aung  PP, Maxwell  H, Jepson  RG, Price  J, Leng  GC. Lipid-lowering for peripheral arterial disease of the lower limb. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2007, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD000123. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD000123.pub2

• Ubbink  DT, Vermeulen  H. Spinal cord stimulation for non-reconstructable chronic critical leg ischaemia. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD004001. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004001.pub3

• Karanth  VKL, Karanth  TK, Karanth  L. Lumbar sympathectomy techniques for critical lower limb ischaemia due to non?reconstructable peripheral arterial disease. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2016, Issue 12. Art. No.: CD011519. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD011519.pub2

• Vietto  V, Franco  JVA, Saenz  V, Cytryn  D, Chas  J, Ciapponi  A. Prostanoids for critical limb ischaemia. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2018, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD006544. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006544.pub3

• Smith  FB, Bradbury  A, Fowkes  G. Intravenous naftidrofuryl for critical limb ischaemia. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD002070. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002070.pub2

• Brown  J, Lethaby  A, Maxwell  H, Wawrzyniak  AJ, Prins  MH. Antiplatelet agents for preventing thrombosis after peripheral arterial bypass surgery. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4. Art. No.: CD000535. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD000535.pub2   (Click here to view the current version)

• Bedenis  R, Lethaby  A, Maxwell  H, Acosta  S, Prins  MH. Antiplatelet agents for preventing thrombosis after peripheral arterial bypass surgery. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2015, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD000535. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD000535.pub3

• Paravastu  SCV, Mendonca  DA, Da Silva  A. Beta blockers for peripheral arterial disease. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 9. Art. No.: CD005508. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD005508.pub3

• Lane  R, Ellis  B, Watson  L, Leng  GC. Exercise for intermittent claudication. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD000990. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD000990.pub3   (Click here to view the current version)

• Ambler  GK, Radwan  R, Hayes  PD, Twine  CP. Atherectomy for peripheral arterial disease. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2014, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD006680. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006680.pub2

• Ruffolo  AJ, Romano  M, Ciapponi  A. Prostanoids for critical limb ischaemia. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD006544. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006544.pub2   (Click here to view the current version)

• Dörffler-Melly  J, Koopman  MM, Prins  MH, Büller  HR. Antiplatelet and anticoagulant drugs for prevention of restenosis/reocclusion following peripheral endovascular treatment. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2005, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD002071. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD002071.pub2   (Click here to view the current version)

• Geraghty  AJ, Welch  K. Antithrombotic agents for preventing thrombosis after infrainguinal arterial bypass surgery. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2011, Issue 6. Art. No.: CD000536. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD000536.pub2

European Society of Cardiology (ESC)/European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS): 2017 ESC guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral arterial diseases, in collaboration with the European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS): Document covering atherosclerotic disease of extracranial carotid and vertebral, mesenteric, renal, upper and lower extremity arteries. Endorsed by: the European Stroke Organization (ESO). European Heart Journal 2018;39(9):763-816

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