| Peripheral arterial disease: current perspectives and new trends in management. | |
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PMID: 19864983 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is defined as an arterial brachial index (ABI) of < or =0.90 in the lower extremities and results from a narrowing of the arteries as a result of progressive atherosclerosis. PAD affects 12-20% of Americans aged 65 years or older; however, most are asymptomatic and many do not seek treatment. Improved awareness and education in both the general population and among health care providers about these modifiable risk factors has the potential to improve general health and decrease morbidity and mortality secondary to atherosclerotic vascular disease. |
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Authors:
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Farhan Aslam; Attiya Haque; Joanne Foody; L Veronica Lee |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Southern medical journal Volume: 102 ISSN: 1541-8243 ISO Abbreviation: South. Med. J. Publication Date: 2009 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-11-06 Completed Date: 2009-12-07 Revised Date: 2010-08-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0404522 Medline TA: South Med J Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1141-9 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA. |
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Adult Aged Ankle Brachial Index Humans Life Style Middle Aged Peripheral Vascular Diseases / diagnosis, epidemiology, etiology, therapy* Risk Factors |
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South Med J. 2009 Nov;102(11):1095-7
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19864993
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South Med J. 2010 Jun;103(6):590 [PMID: 20710151 ] |
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