Peripheral arterial disease is caused by atherosclerosis in the lower extremities. Practice nurses have a crucial role in the assessment of those with suspected peripheral arterial disease as well as management and ongoing review of those with a diagnosis. Following the introduction of the quality and outcomes framework indicator for peripheral arterial disease, this article aims to provide an overview of the assessment and management of this condition in general practice. Practice nurses have a crucial role in the assessment of those with suspected peripheral arterial disease, as well as management and ongoing review of those with a diagnosis. Jonathan W Thomas provides an overview of the disease

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