Abstract
The complexity of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and its multiorgan involvement
requires the utilization of a multispecialty team approach. Members of this team include
a vascular specialty (interventional radiology, cardiology, and vascular surgery),
podiatry, orthopedic surgery, primary care, infectious disease, endocrinology, plastic
surgery, wound care nursing, and dietetics. A team approach has been proven to significantly
improve patient outcomes as well as decreasing amputation rates. In order to promote
collaboration and avoid duplication of care, the team can be broken down into three
main pillars: medical management, wound care, and revascularization. A complete team
approach is vital for this population, with an overall goal to treat all manifestations
of the disease and prevent further progression and risk of major sequelae of the disease.
Keywords
peripheral arterial disease - critical limb ischemia - interventional radiology -
vascular disease
