The peripheral arterial system includes all noncardiac arteries: the thoracic and abdominal
aortas and their branches extending to visceral organs and both upper and lower extremities …

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is atherosclerosis of the arterial beds in the carotid,
subclavian, aorta, visceral, and lower extremity arteries, exclusive of the coronary arteries …

The role of the cardiologist is expanding and involves the management of patients with
lower extremity atherosclerotic occlusive arterial disease. Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) …

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) typically refers to atherosclerotic narrowing and/or
occlusion of all arterial disease other than coronary arteries and the aorta (carotid and …

This Consensus Conference has been supported by the Canadian Cardiovascular Society.
The process is dynamic, with intentional structure that requires peer review and feedback …

The diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is not always evident as symptoms and
signs may show great variation. As all grades of PAD are linked to both an increased risk for …

The prevalence of peripheral artery disease (PAD) is estimated to be 3‐13% worldwide and
is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in affected individuals. It is also a marker of …

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a marker of systemic atherosclerosis. Most patients with
PAD also have concomitant coronary artery disease (CAD), and a large burden of morbidity …

The least often recognized of the commonly occurring manifestations of atherosclerosis is
peripheral artery disease (PAD). Epidemiological studies suggest that approximately 7.1 …

Background Despite the fact that peripheral arterial disease (PAD) significantly increases
the risk of cardiovascular mortality, it is significantly underdiagnosed and undertreated. The …