Implementation of Supervised Exercise Therapy for Patients With Symptomatic Peripheral Artery Disease
Published: August 26, 2019
- In patients with symptomatic lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD), supervised exercise therapy (SET) improves walking ability, overall functional status, and health-related quality of life.
- In 2017, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a National Coverage Determination for SET programs, which should increase availability of exercise to millions of people in the U.S. disabled by PAD.
- This advisory summarizes the CMS process and requirements for SET referral and coverage and provides guidance on how to implement SET, measure outcomes and transition to home-based exercise.
Supporting Materials
- Commentary: Peripheral Artery Disease Supervised Exercise Therapy: Solvitur Ambulando by Elizabeth Ratchford, MD, FSVM
- Top Things to Know: Top Things to Know
Recommended Reading
- 2018 Optimal Exercise Programs for Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease
- 2018 Routine Assessment and Promotion of Physical Activity in Healthcare Settings
- 2016 AHA/ACC Guideline on the Management of Patients With Lower Extremity Peripheral Artery Disease
- 2013 Exercise Standards for Testing and Training
- 2012 A Call to Action: Women and Peripheral Artery Disease
- 2012 Measurement and Interpretation of the Ankle-Brachial Index