The 2025 ACC Scientific Statement on PAD and diabetes

PAD + diabetes = a high-risk combination.

The 2025 ACC Scientific Statement highlights that PAD is often underdiagnosed in people with diabetes—many have atypical or no symptoms—leading to delayed diagnosis, chronic limb-threatening ischemia, and disproportionately high amputation risk.

Key priorities:
• Earlier detection & screening
• Evidence-based medical therapy
• Reduce CV and limb events
• Improve access to guideline-directed care

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Link: https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2025.11.027