Abstract
<jats:p>Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is one of the clinical manifestations of atherosclerosis. Managing the disease, particularly after arterial bypass procedures to correct peripheral obstruction, is crucial and can be done through the implementation of therapeutic interventions – pharmacological, non-pharmacological, or surgical. Among the non-pharmacological interventions, mental health treatment, physical exercise, smoking cessation, and dietary optimization stand out. Pharmacological interventions include the use of antiplatelet and anticoagulant drugs, vasodilators, lipid-lowering agents, antihypertensives, hypoglycemic agents, and other medications. Including patients with PAD in structured follow-up programs after revascularization can improve their functional outcomes, and for the management of post-intervention PAD, annual follow-up is recommended to minimize the risk of re-obstruction, prevent cardiovascular events in other vascular territories, and improve patients’ quality of life.</jats:p>