Circulating Biomarkers in Lower Extremity Artery Disease

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Abstract

Lower extremity artery disease (LEAD), a chronic condition with disturbed lower extremity circulation due to narrowing of the arteries, is predominantly caused by atherosclerosis and is associated with the presence of cardiovascular risk factors and an increased risk of cardiovascular events. LEAD is prevalent among older individuals and predicted to rise with the ageing population. In progressive disease, the patient experiences symptoms of ischaemia when walking and, in advanced critical limb-threatening ischaemia, even at rest. However, LEAD is asymptomatic in most patients, delaying diagnosis and treatment. In this setting, circulating biomarkers may facilitate earlier diagnosis in selected individuals. This review provides a broad overview of the circulating biomarkers investigated to date in relation to LEAD and discusses their usefulness in clinical practice.

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Ziegler, L., Hedin, U., & Gottsäter, A. (2022). Circulating Biomarkers in Lower Extremity Artery Disease. European Cardiology Review . Radcliffe Medical Media. https://doi.org/10.15420/ECR.2021.58

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