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Atherosclerotic peripheral arterial disease (PAD) of the lower extremities is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality affecting over 230 million people globally.1
Vascular assessment, particularly the determination of ankle brachial pressure index (ABPI), is crucial in the management of leg ulceration and diabetic foot conditions. This assessment helps identify PAD, a condition affecting over 230 million people globally. Most people with PAD are asymptotic, underscoring the importance of ABPI in its ability to prevent potential harm from compression therapy in patients with PAD.2,3 This microlearn will review the pathophysiology and risk factors association with PAD.
Vascular assessment, particularly the determination of ankle brachial pressure index (ABPI), is crucial in the management of leg ulceration and diabetic foot conditions. This assessment helps identify PAD, a condition affecting over 230 million people globally. Most people with PAD are asymptotic, underscoring the importance of ABPI in its ability to prevent potential harm from compression therapy in patients with PAD.2,3 This microlearn will review the pathophysiology and risk factors association with PAD.
This activity is not CE/CME accredited.
References
- Aday AW, Matsushita K. Epidemiology of peripheral artery disease and polyvascular disease. Circ Res. 2021;128(12):1818-1832.
- Ko SH, Bandyk DF. Interpretation and significance of ankle-brachial systolic pressure index. Semin Vasc Surg. 2013;26(2-3):86-94.
- Al-Qaisi M, Nott DM, King DH, Kaddoura S. Ankle brachial pressure index (ABPI): an update for practitioners. Vasc Health Risk Manag. 2009;5:833-841.
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