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Understanding Pain Pathways and Management Strategies in Peripheral Artery Disease
Pain is a hallmark symptom in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD), significantly affecting quality of life and often indicating disease progression. However, effective management of PAD-related pain can be challenging due to complex, multifactorial pathophysiology. Clinicians must understand the mechanisms behind PAD pain to implement individualized, patient-centered strategies that extend beyond opioid reliance. The following question tests your understanding of pain physiology in PAD and approaches to tailored analgesia.