Abstract
Patients with peripheral vascular disease either symptomatic or asymptomatic are at higher risk of cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. The key role of general practitioner in the management of peripheral vascular disease is early diagnostics, interventions of secondary prevention and follow up.
For the diagnostics history and physical examination are crucial, as well as the measurement of ABI (ankle-brachial index). GPs equipped with Doppler ultrasonography can measure ABI in office.