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A service pathway for patients at risk of peripheral arterial disease
1Wound Healing Centres Community Interest Company, Eastbourne. martin@nationalwhc.org
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Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) affects 100,000 UK individuals annually, increasing cardiovascular risks. Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for managing this condition and improving patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Medicine
- Public Health
- Primary Care Medicine
Background:
- Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is diagnosed in 100,000 UK individuals yearly.
- PAD significantly elevates the risk of cardiovascular complications and mortality within 10 years.
- Early stages of PAD are often asymptomatic, progressing to intermittent claudication.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically analyze literature on peripheral vascular problems and associated symptoms.
- To assess the current quality of vascular assessment in primary care.
- To propose the role of healthcare professionals in a new community-based service pathway.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on peripheral vascular disease symptoms.
- Analysis of current primary care vascular assessment practices.
- Service pathway design incorporating healthcare professional roles.
Main Results:
- Significant literature exists on PAD symptoms and progression.
- Current primary care vascular assessments may require enhancement.
- Healthcare professionals are pivotal in community PAD management.
Conclusions:
- Enhanced vascular assessment in primary care is needed.
- A new community service pathway can improve PAD patient care.
- Optimizing the role of healthcare professionals is key to managing PAD effectively.
Abstract:
Every year in the UK 100,000 people are diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) (Belch at al, 2007). Those who are diagnosed are likely to suffer from cardiovascular complications and are six times more likely to die within 10 years, compared with people without PAD (Belch et al, 2007). This medical condition gives no symptoms at early stages and can develop manifesting itself through various degrees of intermittent claudication. This critical analysis will focus on the literature describing peripheral vascular problems with associated symptoms. It will also analyse current understanding of the quality of the vascular assessment within the primary care sector. As a natural consequence this piece of work will aim to highlight the role and significance of Healthcare Professionals within a new service pathway design for the community.
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