Aortic & peripheral vascular diseaseGuideline or statement
Association Between Mental Health Burden, Clinical Presentation, and Outcomes in Individuals With Symptomatic Peripheral Artery Disease: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
- Scientific statement
Recommendations
As issued by the authors
Behavioral health expertise should be integrated within the multidisciplinary peripheral artery disease (PAD) team
Cognitive dysfunction and palliative care highlighted as needing psychological interventions
Remarks for a road map for integrated behavioral PAD care and potential solutions to overcome barriers (stigma, fragmentation of care)
Original publication
Association Between Mental Health Burden, Clinical Presentation, and Outcomes in Individuals With Symptomatic Peripheral Artery Disease: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Circulation. Published 2 October 2023. doi:10.1161/cir.0000000000001178
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