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Diabetes and lower extremity arterial disease

The risk of lower extremity arterial disease (LEAD) is markedly increased among patients with diabetes and ischaemic event rates are more frequent in LEAD populations with than among those without diabetes. A multidisciplinary approach to LEAD diabetic patients is essential. Proper diagnosis and management is crucial in this selected group of patients to reduce cardiovascular burden and decrease limb adverse events. This chapter reviews the clinical implications of LEAD in diabetic patients, diagnostic strategies, and management.