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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In this panel discussion on peripheral artery disease (PAD), the expert panelists discuss the diagnosis and risk stratification of PAD. They point out that PAD is often underdiagnosed and patients may not present with typical symptoms. Patients at higher risk for PAD include those with diabetes, chronic kidney disease, prior atherosclerotic disease, and race can also play a role. The panelists emphasize the importance of taking a thorough history and conducting a comprehensive physical examination, including a foot exam and pulse examination. They also recommend using ankle-brachial index (ABI) testing to diagnose PAD and exercise ABI testing for patients with normal ABI but suspected symptoms. The panelists highlight the need for increased awareness and education about PAD among both patients and healthcare providers. They stress the importance of early diagnosis and risk stratification to prevent complications and improve outcomes. Risk factors such as prior myocardial infarction, diabetes, polyvascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and smoking should be considered when determining the level of risk for individual patients. The panelists also emphasize the importance of patient education and self-care in managing PAD. Overall, the discussion highlights the need for improved awareness, diagnosis, and risk stratification in PAD to optimize patient care.

Keywords

peripheral artery disease

PAD

diagnosis

risk stratification

underdiagnosed

higher risk

ankle-brachial index