4.3.0.0 Eval­u­a­tion for PAD

Ini­tial screen­ing for PAD should in­clude a his­to­ry of de­creased walk­ing speed, leg fa­tigue, clau­di­ca­tion, and an as­sessment of the pedal puls­es. Ankle-‍brachial index test­ing should be per­formed in pa­tients with symp­toms or signs of PAD.