The Effect of Selected Health, Demographic and Psychosocial Aspects on Quality of Life in Patients with Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease – a Prospective Analysis

Background. Peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) is a prevalent atherosclerotic disorder characterized by exertional limb pain, loss of limb, and a high mortality rate. Because of its chronic nature, it often has a negative impact on a patient quality of life (QoL). Aims. To evaluate the eff...

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Main Authors: Ladislav Slováček, Birgita Slováčková, Vendelín Chovanec, Petra Vacková, Marie Kašlíková, Helena Bohutínská, Ladislav Jebavý
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karolinum Press 2007-01-01
Series:Acta Medica
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Online Access:https://actamedica.lfhk.cuni.cz/50/2/0125/