Promoting an increased awareness and standardized approaches in diagnosing and treating peripheral artery disease

PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE (PAD)

Algorithm for the Diagnostic Approach to Peripheral Artery Disease

SUMMARY: Algorithm for the Diagnostic Approach to Peripheral Artery Disease

*Adapted from 2016 AHA/ACC Guideline on the Management of Patients with Lower Extremity Peripheral Artery Disease [15]

PAD indicates peripheral artery disease; ABI, ankle-brachial index; PVRs, pulse volume recordings; CTA, computed tomography angiography; MRA, magnetic resonance angiography.

Case Example to Demonstrate Algorithmic Approach and Pathway to PAD Diagnosis

References

15. Gerhard-Herman MD, Gornik HL, Barrett C, et al. 2016 AHA/ACC guideline on the management of patients with lower extremity peripheral artery disease: Executive summary. A report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines. Circulation. 2017;135(12):e686-e725.

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