Our research demonstrates that men and women with lower extremity peripheral arterial disease (PAD) have poorer functioning than men and women without PAD. Our preliminary data also indicate that more severe PAD at baseline, as measured by the ankle brachial index (ABI), is associated with a greater incidence of functional loss. However, the pathophysiologic mechanisms in the lower extremities responsible for PAD-related functional impairment and functional loss are not well defined. The purposes of this proposal are a) to define the pathophysiologic effects of arterial ischemia on lower extremity muscle and nerve and b) to identify the specific effects of ischemia-related pathophysiologic findings on lower extremity functioning in PAD. ? ? The study cohort will consist of 790 individuals identified from three Chicago-area medical centers, of whom 500 will have PAD. Participants will undergo a baseline and two annual follow-up visits. Pathophysiologic findings in the lower extremities refers to reduced muscle mass, reduced muscle quality, and reduced peripheral sensory and motor function. Quality of muscle tissue is defined as the ratio of muscle force to muscle mass. Muscle mass will be measured with Computed Tomography (CT). Peripheral nerve function will be determined using surface electroneurography (ENG). Lower extremity functional measures will consist of measures pertinent to functioning during daily living and include six minute walk distance, seven-day physical activity level (assessed by accelerometer), walking speed, balance tests, and lower extremity muscle power. ? ? In our primary cross-sectional aims, we will test the hypotheses that a) chronic lower extremity arterial ischemia is associated with specific pathophysiologic findings in lower extremity muscle and nerve and that b) these ischemia-related pathophysiologic findings are associated with lower extremity functional limitation. In our primary longitudinal aims we will test the hypotheses that a) greater baseline lower extremity arterial ischemia as measured by ABI is associated with greater progression of pathophysiologic findings over two year follow-up and that b) greater ischemia-related pathophysiologic findings in the legs at baseline is associated with greater functional decline over two year follow up. Results will be used to develop interventions designed to improve lower extremity functioning and prevent functional decline in persons with PAD.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01HL071223-03
Application #
6763169
Study Section
Epidemiology and Disease Control Subcommittee 2 (EDC)
Program Officer
Fabsitz, Richard
Project Start
2002-08-01
Project End
2006-07-31
Budget Start
2004-08-01
Budget End
2005-07-31
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
2004
Total Cost
$675,882
Indirect Cost
Name
Northwestern University at Chicago
Department
Internal Medicine/Medicine
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
005436803
City
Chicago
State
IL
Country
United States
Zip Code
60611
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Huang, Chiang-Ching; McDermott, Mary M; Liu, Kiang et al. (2013) Plasma metabolomic profiles predict near-term death among individuals with lower extremity peripheral arterial disease. J Vasc Surg 58:989-96.e1
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