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April 23, 2026Journal of the American College of Cardiology575 citations

2016 AHA/ACC Guideline on the Management of Patients With Lower Extremity Peripheral Artery Disease: Executive Summary

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MGMarie Gerhard‐HermanHGHeather L. GornikCBColetta Barrett

Key Points

  • The aim is to summarize the 2016 guidelines for managing patients with lower extremity peripheral artery disease.
  • Compiled clinical evidence and expert opinion to formulate guidelines.
  • Provided recommendations on screening, diagnosis, and management strategies for patients with peripheral artery disease.
  • Emphasized the importance of lifestyle interventions and pharmacological treatments.
  • Guidelines recommend early screening for at-risk individuals.
  • Highlight lifestyle changes, like exercise and smoking cessation, as critical for management.
  • Pharmacological therapies are essential for reducing cardiovascular events.

Abstract

No abstract was published with this document — society guidelines, consensus pathways, and scientific statements are typically released without one. See the Key Points and the linked PDF for the full content.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69e98f9f72ff25a8e3dbc07bhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2016.11.008
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