Health Disparities in Peripheral Artery Disease: A Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association

Matthew A. Allison, David G. Armstrong, Philip P. Goodney, Naomi M. Hamburg, Lee Kirksey, Kristie J. Lancaster, Carlos I. Mena-Hurtado, Sanjay Misra, Diane J. Treat-Jacobson, Khendi T. White Solaru

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Abstract

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) affects 200 million individuals worldwide. In the United States, certain demographic groups experience a disproportionately higher prevalence and clinical effect of PAD. The social and clinical effect of PAD includes higher rates of individual disability, depression, minor and major limb amputation along with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. The reasons behind the inequitable burden of PAD and inequitable delivery of care are both multifactorial and complex in nature, including systemic and structural inequity that exists within our society. Herein, we present an overview statement of the myriad variables that contribute to PAD disparities and conclude with a summary of potential novel solutions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)286-296
Number of pages11
JournalCirculation
Volume148
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 18 2023

Keywords

  • AHA Scientific Statements
  • ankle brachial index
  • chronic limb-threatening ischemia
  • health status disparities
  • healthcare disparities
  • peripheral arterial disease

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Physiology (medical)

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