Diagnosis of Peripheral Vascular Diseases
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 2
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) encompasses a wide range of arterial and venous disorders that affect the circulation of the limbs and other peripheral areas. It is also a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality worldwide. The early and accurate diagnosis of PVD is essential to prevent complications such as tissue defects, limb ischemia, thromboembolic events, and cardiovascular comorbidities. However, PVD is often underdiagnosed due to nonspecific symptoms, overlapping presentations with other diseases, and the difficulty of obtaining specialized diagnostic tools in certain clinical situations.
The aim of this Special Issue is to highlight the latest advances, challenges, and innovations in the identification and assessment of PVD. We welcome original research articles, clinical studies, reviews, and technical notes that explore new diagnostic strategies, imaging techniques (e.g., duplex ultrasound, CT angiography, and MR angiography), physiologic tests (e.g., ankle–brachial index and pulse volume recordings), and the role of new and emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, wearables, and real-time diagnostics.
Dr. Micaela Iantorno
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- peripheral vascular disease
- limb
- CT angiography
- MR angiography
- ankle–brachial index
- blood flow
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