| Peripheral arterial disease. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19966700 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Peripheral arterial disease is commonly caused by atherosclerosis, and symptoms depend on the location and size of the affected artery, metabolic demands on the tissue, and the presence or absence of a collateral circulation. This article reviews the current evidence for the diagnosis and management of peripheral arterial disease. |
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Authors:
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Alexander J Hills; Joseph Shalhoub; Amanda C Shepherd; Alun H Davies |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: British journal of hospital medicine (London, England : 2005) Volume: 70 ISSN: 1750-8460 ISO Abbreviation: Br J Hosp Med (Lond) Publication Date: 2009 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-12-07 Completed Date: 2010-03-11 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101257109 Medline TA: Br J Hosp Med (Lond) Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 560-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Imperial Vascular Unit, Imperal College London, Charing Cross Hospital, London. |
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Aged Extremities / blood supply Female Humans Intermittent Claudication / etiology, therapy* Ischemia / etiology, therapy* Male Peripheral Vascular Diseases / classification, complications, diagnosis, therapy* Prognosis Risk Factors |
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