Peripheral Artery Disease – Diagnosis and Ongoing Risk Stratification: Panel Discussion-Peripheral Artery Disease – Diagnosis and Ongoing Risk Stratification: Panel Discussion

Peripheral Artery Disease – Diagnosis and Ongoing Risk Stratification: Panel Discussion

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This panel discussion centered around peripheral artery disease (PAD) and focused on diagnosing the disease and ongoing risk stratification. The panel consisted of experts in the field and they discussed various aspects related to PAD. The discussion began with introductions of the panelists and their areas of expertise. They then talked about the underdiagnosis of PAD and the need for better awareness and education amongst both patients and healthcare professionals. The panelists emphasized the importance of risk stratification in PAD and discussed various factors that may increase the risk, such as diabetes, prior MI, polyvascular disease, and chronic kidney disease. They also highlighted the significance of patient communication and self-care in managing PAD. The panelists provided insights into how they approach risk stratification and discussed the use of biomarkers and historical elements to identify patients at higher risk. They also discussed the role of tobacco cessation and lifestyle modifications in reducing the risk of PAD. Overall, the panel discussion shed light on the importance of early diagnosis and risk stratification in PAD and highlighted the need for improved awareness and education in this field.

Keywords

peripheral artery disease

diagnosis

risk stratification

underdiagnosis

awareness

education

patient communication