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Pathophysiology of Peripheral Artery Disease by cakeposmosis is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common condition that often coexists with other vascular diseases, necessitating early diagnosis to improve patient outcomes and reduce the risk of serious events like myocardial infarction and stroke. The ankle-brachial index is the best noninvasive test for diagnosing PAD, with critical ischemia indicating the need for prompt revascularization to prevent limb amputation. Major risk factors for PAD include diabetes, hypertension, smoking, and dyslipidemia, with the dise
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