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ACC / AHA / AACVPR / APMA / ABC / SCAI / SVM / SVN / SVS / SIR / VESS Guideline for the Management of Lower Extremity Peripheral Artery Disease: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on CPGs
Overview
Lower extremity peripheral artery disease is a common cardiovascular disease that is associated with significant morbidity, mortality and quality of life impairment. This collaborative guideline is an update of the 2016 guideline and provides new evidence to guide clinicians. Recommendation # 6 specifically addresses structured exercise as a core component of care for patients with peripheral arterial disease.
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Date: May 11, 2024
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: CPG
Writing Committee Members; Gornik HL, Aronow HD, Goodney PP, et al.
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