Iliac occlusive disease - PRWeb Press Release Group http://www.prweb.com NEW YORK: Iliac occlusive disease is a form of peripheral arterial disease (PAD), an increasingly common condition affecting as many as 8 to 12 million people per year in the U. S. alone, mostly over the age of 50. The most frequent symptom of PAD is claudication, or sharp, cramp-like leg pains brought on by walking or exercising that are caused by blocked arteries impeding circulation to the legs. As the overall age of the American population increases, so does the importance of finding the most effective possible treatment. - Powered by PRWeb and RSSPad en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 Endovascular Therapy for Iliac Occlusive Disease: New Possibilities for the Future http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb477769.htm Iliac occlusive disease is a form of peripheral arterial disease (PAD), an increasingly common condition affecting as many as 8 to 12 million people per year in the U. S. alone, mostly over the age of 50. The most frequent symptom of PAD is claudication, or sharp, cramp-like leg pains brought on by walking or exercising that are caused by blocked arteries impeding circulation to the legs. As the overall age of the American population increases, so does the importance of finding the most effective possible treatment. (PRWeb Nov 16, 2006)

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