Diagnostic tools to establish the presence and severity of peripheral arterial disease in people with diabetes: a synopsis of the DM PAD prospective multicentre diagnostic accuracy study | Synapse
March 25, 2026Open Access
Diagnostic tools to establish the presence and severity of peripheral arterial disease in people with diabetes: a synopsis of the DM PAD prospective multicentre diagnostic accuracy study
Key Points
The aim is to assess the effectiveness of diagnostic tools for identifying peripheral arterial disease in individuals with diabetes.
Multicentre prospective design
Utilization of diagnostic accuracy assessment
Involvement of participants with diabetes
Evaluation of the presence of peripheral arterial disease
Determination of disease severity
Insights into diagnostic tool effectiveness
Abstract
This synopsis presents independent research funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Health Technology Assessment programme as award number NIHR131855.