Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast
#165 Peripheral Arterial Disease: 5 Pearls Segment
Nov 27, 2024
Arthi Rao, a cardiology fellow, and Eric Sosemsky, a vascular medicine cardiologist, dive deep into the complexities of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). They discuss when to suspect PAD and the critical role of the Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) in diagnosis. The conversation highlights non-surgical management strategies, emphasizing lifestyle changes, medications like cilostazol, and cardiovascular risk management. They also outline when revascularization may be necessary and explore therapy options that can significantly improve patient quality of life.
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- Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is often misdiagnosed due to vague symptoms, necessitating healthcare professionals to be vigilant about risk factors.
- The ankle-brachial index (ABI) is a crucial non-invasive tool for diagnosing PAD, and supervised exercise therapy is as effective as surgical interventions.
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