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Guidelines for the Management of patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease (Lower Extremity, Renal, Mesenteric, and Abdominal Aortic). PAD

The attached prepublication article (PDF 2.5 MB) is a report from a collaborative group including the SVS.  Norman R. Hertzer, MD was co-chair of the Writing Committee and James C. Stanley, MD, Lloyd M. Taylor, Jr, MD,  John White, MD, and Rodney A. White, MD were members of the Writing Committee.

This executive summary summarized the source document that includes 65 tables, more than 1,300 references, and supporting text. 

The guidelines address the diagnosis and management of atherosclerotic, aneurysmal, and thromboembolic peripheral arterial diseases (PADs). Disorders of the abdominal aorta, renal and mesenteric arteries, and lower extremity arteries are included.  The purpose is to aid in the recognition, diagnosis and treatment of PAD.

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