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ACCEL Lite: How Has Antithrombotic Therapy for PAD Changed Over the Last Decade?

Medical therapy is critical in preventing the worst complications of peripheral artery disease (PAD), among them heart attack, stroke, bleeding risk, and leg disease, which could lead to acute limb ischemia and amputation. Blood thinning medications (antithrombotic therapy) have shown rapid evolution and broad benefits and novel approved strategies that improve outcomes are available. It is imperative that clinicians select appropriate patients for use and consider the complex situations for management.

In this interview, Drs. Cindy Grines and Marc Bonaca discuss Antithrombotic Strategies for Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease: JACC Scientific Statement.

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Clinical Topics: Vascular Medicine, Atherosclerotic Disease (CAD/PAD)

Keywords: ACCELLite, Peripheral Arterial Disease