Peripheral arterial disease

Quality statements

Statement 1 People who have symptoms of, or who are at risk of developing, peripheral arterial disease (PAD) are offered a clinical assessment and ankle brachial pressure index (ABPI) measurement.

Statement 2 People with PAD are offered an assessment for cardiovascular comorbidities and modifiable risk factors.

Statement 3 People with intermittent claudication are offered a supervised exercise programme.

Statement 4 People with PAD being considered for revascularisation who need further imaging after a duplex ultrasound are offered magnetic resonance angiography (MRA).

Statement 5 People with intermittent claudication are offered angioplasty only when imaging has confirmed it is appropriate, after advice on the benefits of modifying risk factors has been given and after a supervised exercise programme has not improved symptoms.