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6. Structured exercise is a core component of care for patients with
PAD. It includes supervised exercise therapy and community-based
(including structured home-based) programs.
7. Revascularization (endovascular, surgical, or hybrid) should be used
to prevent limb loss in those with chronic limb-threatening ischemia
and can be used to improve quality of life and functional status in
patients with claudication not responsive to medical therapy and
structured exercise.
8. Care for patients with PAD, and especially those with chronic
limb-threatening ischemia, is optimized when delivered by a
multispecialty care team.
9. Foot care is crucial for patients with PAD across all clinical
subsets and ranges from preventive care and patient education to
advanced care in the setting of chronic limb-threatening ischemia.
Podiatrists and other specialists with expertise in foot care, wound-
healing therapies, and foot surgery are important members of the
multispecialty care team.
10. The PAD National Action Plan outlines 6 strategic goals to
improve awareness, detection, and treatment of PAD nationwide.
Implementation of this action plan is recognized as a top advocacy
priority by the writing committee.
