Peripheral Artery Disease - Is There a Holistic Approach to Treatment?

Explore the holistic approach to treating peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in this informative Stanford University lecture. Delve into the complexities of PAD, including its risk factors, diagnosis, and management strategies. Learn about the effectiveness of lifestyle changes and self-management techniques in alleviating PAD symptoms and potentially altering disease progression. Examine the differences between non-interventional and interventional therapies, with a focus on exercise, medications, and surgical options. Gain insights into gender and ethnic disparities in PAD prevalence, as well as the increased risk associated with diabetes. Understand the natural history of PAD and the various treatment options available based on lesion length. Discover the importance of statin adherence and the impact of different medications on quality of life for PAD patients.

Intro
Holistic
Vascular Disease Background
Circulation basics
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
What other conditions can look like PAD
Who gets PAD?
Gender Differences in the Prevalence of PAD
Ethnicity and PAD: The San Diego Population Study
Diabetes Increases the Risk of PAD
The Natural History of PAD
Diagnosis of PAD
Management of PAD patients
Non-interventional versus interventional therapy
Non-interventional Therapeutic Options
Unsupervised Exercise Therapy
Medications
Cilostazol and Quality of Life
Anti-platelet agents
Statins
Statin Adherence
Summary of Non-interventional treatments for PAD
Management of PAD - intervention
Surgical Bypass
Treatment Options and Lesion Length - Linear Fit Based on Randomized Data