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Pharmacotherapy for Peripheral Arterial Disease by eyoel22teku is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a common form of peripheral vascular disease characterized by the narrowing of arteries due to atherosclerosis, primarily affecting older individuals. Diagnosis involves patient history, physical examination, and the Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) test, while treatment focuses on risk factor modification, pharmacologic therapy, and non-pharmacologic interventions like exercise. Antiplatelet therapy, particularly with aspirin, is recommended, and cilostazol is noted for impro
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