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Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is characterized by narrowed arteries that diminish blood flow to the extremities. Effective management of PAD requires an interprofessional approach involving various healthcare professionals. The critical aspects of interprofessional care for PAD patients focus on risk factor modification, drug therapy, exercise therapy, nutrition therapy, critical limb ischemia care, and interventional radiology and surgical procedures.The primary treatment goal for PAD...
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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Interventional Cardiology

Background:

  • Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) prevalence exceeds 200 million worldwide, significantly impacting ambulatory function and quality of life.
  • Advanced PAD, particularly critical limb ischemia, is linked to high rates of limb loss, morbidity, and mortality.
  • Limb revascularization is central to managing symptomatic PAD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the principles, patient selection, and outcomes of surgical revascularization for advanced PAD.
  • To discuss the evolving landscape of revascularization options, including the impact of endovascular techniques.
  • To identify areas for future research and technological advancement in PAD management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing evidence and practice patterns in surgical and endovascular revascularization for PAD.
  • Analysis of patient factors influencing outcomes in advanced PAD management.
  • Synthesis of current standards of care and comparison with emerging techniques.

Main Results:

  • Surgical revascularization remains a cornerstone for advanced PAD, offering durable solutions for complex disease patterns.
  • Outcomes are influenced by disease distribution, limb status, comorbidities, and conduit availability.
  • Surgical revascularization serves as the benchmark for evaluating new percutaneous techniques.

Conclusions:

  • Surgical revascularization is essential for managing advanced PAD, despite the rise of endovascular therapies.
  • Further research is needed to guide optimal patient selection and compare surgical versus endovascular approaches.
  • Technological advancements are crucial for improving outcomes in PAD treatment.