Reduced Gait Speed Is Associated With Poor Prognosis in Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease After Revascularization

This study aimed to determine whether gait speed is a more effective prognostic indicator than systemic muscle strength measures (isometric knee extensor strength and grip strength) for predicting adverse outcomes in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) after endovascular treatment. The findings revealed that reduced gait speed was significantly associated with higher rates of all-cause mortality and major cardiovascular events, suggesting it may serve as a valuable risk stratification tool in this patient population. In contrast, the other muscle strength indicators did not show a significant correlation with the primary outcomes.