Table 8.2.

Surveillance of Upper Extremity PAD After Revascularization

Indication		Appropriate Use Score (1–9)
153.	• Baseline (within 1 month)	A (8)
New or Worsening Symptoms
154.	• After revascularization (stent or bypass)	A (8)
155.	• Post trauma	A (8)
Asymptomatic or Stable Symptoms After Baseline Study, Surveillance Frequency During First Year		At 3 to 5 months	At 6 to 8 months	At 9 to 12 months
156.	• After vein bypass graft	U (6)	A (7)	U (5)
157.	• After prosthetic bypass graft	I (3)	U (6)	U (4)
Asymptomatic or Stable Symptoms After Baseline Study, Surveillance Frequency After First Year		Every 6 months	Every 12 months	Every 24 months or greater
158.	• After vein bypass graft	U (4)	A (7)	U (5)
159.	• After prosthetic bypass graft	U (4)	A (7)	U (4)

A = appropriate; I = inappropriate; PAD = peripheral artery disease; U = uncertain.