Optimal Medical Therapy in Peripheral Artery Disease

Guest: Stan Henkin, M.D.

Host: Malcolm R. Bell, M.D.

Atherosclerosis of peripheral (ie, non-coronary) arteries, also known as peripheral artery disease (PAD), affects more than 8 million Americans. Unfortunately, compared to coronary artery disease (CAD), PAD is often underdiagnosed and undertreated. In this podcast, experts discuss optimal medical therapy in patients with PAD.

Topics Discussed:

What is peripheral artery disease? What are the most common symptoms of PAD?
You diagnose PAD. What pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies do you consider?
How do you follow-up a patient with PAD?
When should a patient be referred to a vascular specialist?

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