Understanding peripheral arterial disease in the current era

The authors aim to address the underacknowledgment, underdiagnosis, and undertreatment of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in the context of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, highlighting its increasing prevalence and significant mortality rates. They emphasize the need for improved recognition and interdisciplinary measures to enhance patient outcomes and advocate for better integration of preventive care and treatment strategies. This clinical series seeks to inform clinicians and policymakers about the global burden of PAD and effective approaches to manage it.