From Arterial Stiffness to Inflammation: Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) frequently coexists with coronary artery disease (CAD) but remains underdiagnosed. This systematic review evaluated evidence supporting an integrative PAD screening strategy combining the cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI), high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), and clinical ris...