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To highlight the evaluation process and challenges of diagnosing peripheral arterial disease (PAD) faced by general surgeons.

April 3, 2026Open Access

Evaluation of Patient with Peripheral Arterial Disease: General Surgeons’ Perspective

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To highlight the evaluation process and challenges of diagnosing peripheral arterial disease (PAD) faced by general surgeons.
Discussed clinical assessment techniques for PAD diagnosis.
Detailed examination protocols including history taking and physical assessment.
Analyzed classification systems and evaluation methods for PAD severity.
General surgeons play a crucial role in diagnosing PAD due to the shortage of vascular specialists in India.
Intermittent claudication is the primary symptom but patients can present with varying degrees of ischemia.
Effective evaluation of PAD requires a comprehensive history and physical examination.

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Surgeons evaluate and diagnose peripheral arterial disease in patients, indicating significant care gaps.

Purnendu Sekhar Sarangi (2025) studied this question.

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