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PVD can be categorized using the Fontaine or Rutherford classification system. Each system grades PVD from no symptoms to major tissue loss and can be used at diagnosis and to evaluate the progression or improvement of symptoms. Fontaine’s classification of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) has fiveRead more
PVD can be categorized using the Fontaine or Rutherford classification system. Each system grades PVD from no symptoms to major tissue loss and can be used at diagnosis and to evaluate the progression or improvement of symptoms.
Fontaine’s classification of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) has five stages:
– Stage I: Asymptomatic
– Stage II: Intermittent claudication
– Stage IIa: Intermittent claudication after more than 200 meters of pain-free walking
– Stage IIb: Intermittent claudication after less than 200 meters of walking
– Stage III: Rest pain
– Stage IV: Ischemic ulcers or gangrene (which may be dry or humid)
Rutherford‘s classification of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) consists of four grades and seven categories:
See less– Grade 0, Category 0: Asymptomatic
– Grade I, Category 1: Mild claudication
– Grade I, Category 2: Moderate claudication
– Grade I, Category 3: Severe claudication
– Grade II, Category 4: Rest pain
– Grade III, Category 5: Minor tissue loss; Ischemic ulceration not exceeding ulcer of the digits of the foot
– Grade IV, Category 6: Major tissue loss; Severe ischemic ulcers or frank gangrene