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Peripheral Arterial Disease

with Foot Gangrene

Learning objectives:

• Understand the clinical manifestations of peripheral arterial disease

• History, clinical examination, and ankle brachial pressure index

• Understand anatomy of the peripheral arteries of the lower limb

• Investigation and management of patients with PAD

• Multidisciplinary approach including risk factor control, anti-platelet

therapy, principles of revascularization with angioplasty and stenting

in peripheral arteries

• Adjunctive treatment to foot wounds such as debridement,

amputation, and use of different types of dressings including vacuum

assisted closure devices, and also rehabilitation and physiotherapy