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Second best medical therapy.

P Burns1, E Lima, A W Bradbury

  • 1University Department of Vascular Surgery, Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham, UK.

European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery : the Official Journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery
|November 19, 2002
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Best medical therapy (BMT) use is poor in peripheral arterial disease (PAD) patients, increasing risks for vascular events. Strategies are needed to improve BMT delivery and patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Best medical therapy (BMT) is crucial for protecting peripheral arterial disease (PAD) patients from vascular events.
  • Quality assessment of BMT in PAD patients is essential for optimizing care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the quality of best medical therapy (BMT) provided to patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) within a specific vascular surgery unit.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective case-note review was conducted.
  • 50 consecutive patients were analyzed in each of five groups: intermittent claudication, symptomatic carotid artery disease, lower limb angioplasty, lower limb bypass surgery, and carotid endarterectomy.

Main Results:

  • Overall BMT utilization was suboptimal across all patient groups.

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  • Medication adherence varied: 78% received antiplatelets, 38% cholesterol-lowering drugs, and 51% antihypertensives.
  • Screening and lifestyle advice were inconsistently applied, with only 15% of smokers receiving smoking cessation support and 16% of lower limb patients getting exercise advice.

    • Conclusions:

    • Suboptimal use of BMT in PAD patients likely contributes to increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
    • Developing and implementing strategies to enhance BMT delivery is imperative for this patient population.