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[Diagnosis of arterial occlusive disease: what does angiology have to offer?]
1Angiologische Abteilung, Kantonsspital, Luzern.
Insights
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is common in older adults, presenting diverse symptoms. Diagnosis relies on clinical evaluation and non-invasive tests, guiding conservative, interventional, or surgical treatment strategies.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Medicine
- Geriatrics
- Diagnostic Imaging
Context:
- Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a prevalent condition in the elderly population.
- Clinical manifestations range from intermittent claudication to acute limb ischemia.
- Early suspicion based on patient history and physical examination is crucial.
Purpose:
- To outline the diagnostic pathway for peripheral arterial disease (PAD).
- To describe the various treatment modalities available for PAD.
- To emphasize the importance of an interdisciplinary approach in managing PAD.
Summary:
- Diagnosis of PAD involves clinical assessment, supported by non-invasive tests such as leg pressure measurements, oscillography, and duplex sonography.
- These investigations are vital for determining the extent and location of arterial blockages, informing treatment decisions.
- Treatment options encompass conservative management, endovascular interventions, and surgical procedures.
Impact:
- Accurate diagnosis and staging of PAD enable tailored treatment selection, improving patient outcomes.
- The interdisciplinary collaboration between physicians, surgeons, and radiologists is paramount for optimal patient care in PAD management.
- Effective management of PAD can prevent critical limb ischemia and reduce cardiovascular morbidity in elderly patients.
Abstract:
Peripheral arterial disease is common in the elderly patient. The clinical symptoms are varied from claudication to the acute ischemic syndrome. The diagnosis can be suspected from history and clinical examination. Additional investigations like leg pressure measurements, oscillography and duplex sonography confirm the diagnosis. These investigations further quantify the extent and the localisation of the occlusive disease and are needed to choose the treatment. Treatment modalities are conservative, interventional by catheters and surgical. Further angiographic examinations are rarely needed. The interdisciplinary approach together with surgeons and radiologists is most important.