ABSTRACT
The stenosis or occlusion of extremities defining peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a risk factor for adverse cardiovascular events and adverse limb events including amputation. PAD is common, can occur without symptoms or with claudication, and is easily diagnosed. Proper diagnosis and adherence to guideline-directed therapy can reduce the morbidity and potential mortality associated with PAD.
Footnotes
The authors reported no financial interests or relationships that pose a potential conflict of interest with this article.
This article is based on Dr. Bartholomew’s presentation at the Sones/Favaloro Scientific Program, “Multidisciplinary Management of Acute and Chronic Conditions: Yielding Exceptional Outcomes,” held in Cleveland, OH, November 8, 2019. The article was drafted by Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine and was then reviewed, revised, and approved by Dr. Bartholomew.
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- John Bartholomew, MD⇑
- Correspondence:
John Bartholomew, MD, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic Insitute, ST20, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195; barthoj{at}ccf.org
- G. Jay Bishop, MD
ABSTRACT
The stenosis or occlusion of extremities defining peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a risk factor for adverse cardiovascular events and adverse limb events including amputation. PAD is common, can occur without symptoms or with claudication, and is easily diagnosed. Proper diagnosis and adherence to guideline-directed therapy can reduce the morbidity and potential mortality associated with PAD.
Footnotes
The authors reported no financial interests or relationships that pose a potential conflict of interest with this article.
This article is based on Dr. Bartholomew’s presentation at the Sones/Favaloro Scientific Program, “Multidisciplinary Management of Acute and Chronic Conditions: Yielding Exceptional Outcomes,” held in Cleveland, OH, November 8, 2019. The article was drafted by Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine and was then reviewed, revised, and approved by Dr. Bartholomew.
- Copyright © 2020 The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. All Rights Reserved.