PAD: The Forgotten Manifestation of Atherosclerosis
Presenter
Jose M. Wiley, M.D., FSCAI, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA
Jose M. Wiley, M.D., FSCAI, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the ischemic CV and limb risk associated with PAD (including higher risk than CAD or CVD populations)
- Discuss the lack of awareness of PAD relative to other manifestations of ASCVD reflected in underdiagnosis and undertreatment among diagnosed patients
- Review strategies to improve awareness and treatment of PAD (including AHA call to action and Amputation Reduction and Compassion act and potential implications)
Keywords: Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)