Peripheral Arterial Disease

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What is PAD?

  • Atherosclerotic narrowing of peripheral arteries

  • Usually affects lower extremities


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What is intermittent claudication?

  • Leg pain with walking/exercise

  • Improves with rest

  • Classic finding in PAD


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What physical findings are common in PAD?

  • Reduced pulses

  • Distal hair loss

  • Trophic skin changes

  • Poor wound healing

  • Cool extremity


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What exercise program is recommended for PAD?

  • Supervised walking

  • 30–45 min

  • At least 3x/week

  • At least 12 weeks


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What major modifiable risk factor should be addressed in PAD?

Smoking cessation