Peripheral vascular disease is an umbrella term that includes both arterial and venous
pathology; this article will focus on peripheral artery disease (PAD) only. PAD is a common …

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a process that occludes blood flow in limb arteries,
which is often asymptomatic and therefore undiagnosed in primary care. It is significantly …

INTRODUCTION—Peripheral artery disease (PAD) comes to clinical attention due to
reduced blood flow that most commonly affects the lower extremities causing a spectrum of …

Peripheral artery disease (PAD), specifically atherosclerotic disease leading to peripheral
artery obstruction, may be silent or present with a variety of symptoms and signs indicative of …

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD), the progressive disor-der that results in ischemia to distal
vascular territories as a result of atherosclerosis, spans a wide range of presentations, from …

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is highly prevalent and is associated with high morbidity
and mortality. The medical management of PAD involves a comprehensive approach to the …

Lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD) refers to atherosclerotic disease that
involves the iliac, femoral, or more distal arteries of the lower extremities. This condition …

For the purposes of this chapter, peripheral arterial disease (PAD) refers to the development
and progression of atherosclerotic disease in the arteries of the lower extremities. A broader …

To provide an overview of the epidemiology, links to cardiovascular disease, diagnosis, and
management of patients suffering from peripheral arterial disease (PAD). The most common …

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is caused by atherosclerosis, the leading cause of death
and disability in patients age 50 and older. PAD progresses gradually and silently over …