Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Podcast Series

American Heart Association
  • 3.0 (2)
  • MEDICINE

Lifestyle recommendations for PAD patients may improve symptoms and outcomes. Listen and learn the latest recommendations and guideline-based implementation strategies in daily clinical practice to ensure individuals with PAD are appropriately referred to recommended types of exercise therapy with follow-up on disease progression.

Episodes

  1. PAD and ABI Screening: Advancing Early Detection and Equitable Care

    11/11/2025 · VIDEO

    PAD and ABI Screening: Advancing Early Detection and Equitable Care

    The Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) test takes just a few minutes to perform but can reveal life-threatening vascular disease before symptoms even appear. This episode of the PAD Vodcast Series equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools to improve early detection and management of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). Focusing on ABI screening, this vodcast explores disparities in care, key clinical signs, proper screening techniques, and evidence-based treatment strategies. Learn how to interpret ABI results, identify at-risk patients, and implement timely interventions through a multidisciplinary approach. Join us in advancing equitable, guideline-driven care to improve outcomes for patients with or at risk for PAD. Watch Now!

    23 min
  2. First Steps: Empowering PAD Management Through Lifestyle Change

    10/15/2025 · VIDEO

    First Steps: Empowering PAD Management Through Lifestyle Change

    Quitting smoking is the single most effective lifestyle change to slow the progression of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) — and it can even improve walking distance and reduce leg pain. In this episode of the PAD Vodcast Series, experts share practical, evidence-based strategies for managing PAD, including smoking cessation, supervised exercise therapy, nutrition, and pharmacological approaches. Featuring expert insights and real patient stories, this vodcast empowers healthcare professionals to support vascular health, improve mobility, and elevate quality of life. Gain actionable tools to drive meaningful change in PAD care. Learn More!

    24 min
  3. Understanding Wounds in Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

    09/29/2025 · VIDEO

    Understanding Wounds in Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

    In this vodcast, experts explore the complexities of wound management in Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). The discussion includes the common types of wounds seen in PAD, such as diabetic ulcers, ischemic ulcers, pressure/traumatic ulcers, and venous stasis ulcers, highlighting their unique characteristics and causes. The experts emphasize the vital role of primary care physicians in initial wound assessment, covering essential diagnostic tools and tests, such as ABI, TBI, X-rays, and laboratory work; and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach involving vascular specialists, podiatrists, and other healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes and expedite healing. Watch now to gain valuable insights and practical knowledge on how to manage wounds in PAD, ensuring better patient care and limb salvage.

    13 min
  4. Stepping Ahead: Proactive Foot Care in PAD and Diabetes Management

    08/28/2025 · VIDEO

    Stepping Ahead: Proactive Foot Care in PAD and Diabetes Management

    This vodcast offers a practical guide to PAD and diabetic foot care, emphasizing prevention, risk assessment, and evidence-based strategies to reduce amputations and enhance patient outcomes. Diabetic foot care is a collaborative effort involving healthcare professionals and patients. Watch now to gain the knowledge and tools to proactively manage diabetic foot care, ultimately improving patient outcomes and reducing the incidence of severe complications.

    10 min
  5. Health Disparities in PAD: Solutions Across Diverse Communities

    03/10/2023

    Health Disparities in PAD: Solutions Across Diverse Communities

    Peripheral artery disease (PAD) disproportionately impacts women and vulnerable populations in our society including socioeconomically disadvantaged, racial and ethnic minorities, and geographically rural communities. In this podcast, listen as experts discuss the barriers and challenges to identifying PAD across diverse communities.  In this podcast, listen as experts discuss the barriers and challenges to identifying PAD across diverse communities.

    38 min
  6. PAD: Evaluating the At-Risk Patient

    12/01/2022

    PAD: Evaluating the At-Risk Patient

    Symptoms of Peripheral artery disease (PAD) are often overlooked and are underrecognized by both patients and healthcare providers until discoloration or wounds are present.  In this podcast, experts will discuss how to recognize, accurately diagnose, and manage the risk of serious complications in patients with PAD including prevention of ulcerative wounds. Listen now!

    30 min
  7. Exercise and Foot Care in PAD

    11/09/2022

    Exercise and Foot Care in PAD

    Presentations of Peripheral artery disease (PAD) can be diverse and include painful ambulation relieved by rest and atypical symptoms. Some patients may present with more concerning symptoms like pain at rest or tissue loss. In this podcast learn more on exercise and foot care and how to improve the care of patients with PAD. Listen Now!

    31 min
  8. Improving PAD Lifestyle Changes in your patients: Balancing Mind and Body

    08/01/2022

    Improving PAD Lifestyle Changes in your patients: Balancing Mind and Body

    The American Heart Association recommends four important lifestyle changes to discuss with your patients: following a heart-healthy diet, avoiding tobacco smoke/smoking, staying active and achieving a healthy weight. In this podcast, learn how to help your patients navigate lifestyle changes to improve health and decrease the progression of PAD. Listen Now!

    26 min
  9. PAD Teams: It's Better Together!

    07/19/2022

    PAD Teams: It's Better Together!

    The management of peripheral artery disease (PAD) requires clinical expertise among a healthcare team having variety of specialized skill sets.  In this podcast, a multi-specialty panel discusses how patient outcomes are optimized using a team-based approach.  Learn about incorporating the right team members as you care for the growing number of patients living with PAD.  Listen Now!

    25 min
  10. Understanding PAD: One Step at a Time

    06/16/2022

    Understanding PAD: One Step at a Time

    In this AHA PAD initiative podcast, we will provide an overview of the epidemiology, risk factors, diagnosis, and management of PAD using a patient's experience to illustrate critical points in the clinical journey.  Clinical pearls for differentiating different etiologies for common presentations of PAD such as limb discomfort and ulceration will be emphasized.  The importance of a team-based approach to diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up will also be highlighted.

    25 min
  • 10 Episodes

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Lifestyle recommendations for PAD patients may improve symptoms and outcomes. Listen and learn the latest recommendations and guideline-based implementation strategies in daily clinical practice to ensure individuals with PAD are appropriately referred to recommended types of exercise therapy with follow-up on disease progression.

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