Pain in PVD
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How is pain managed in patients with peripheral vascular disease (PVD)?
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@kolton An initial study showed promise in relieving the pain of PAD with topically applied lidocaine spray. Suzuki et al studied 24 subjects with PAD and noted a significant drop in pain associated with PAD by applying an 8% lidocaine metered dose spray to the affected areas. Blood levels of lidocaine were minimal, and this technique may have therapeutic potential for those affected with focal PAD pain