Prevalence, Progression and Associated Risk Factors of Asymptomatic Peripheral ArterialDisease

Introduction: The prevalence of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) ranges between 4.5% and 57% and is independently associated with cardiovascular disease burden irrespective of symptoms. Two thirds of cases are thought to be asymptomatic and may go unrecognised. Local prevalence and natural progress...

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Main Authors: Nikita Mehta, Stephen Ogendo, Mark Awori
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Surgical Society of Kenya 2017-01-01
Series:The Annals of African Surgery
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Online Access:https://www.annalsofafricansurgery.com/prevalence-progression-and-associat