APOB and peripheral arterial disease: In addressing the intricate dynamics between metabolic factors and structural changes in patients with above-the-knee PAD undergoing EVT, our sub-study, conducted within the context of a pilot investigation, posits a focused hypothesis: significant associations are anticipated between changes in Apo A1 and Apo B levels, glucose metabolism, and alterations in thigh muscle area post-EVT, reflecting the clinical progression of PAD.