The prevalence of peripheral arterial disease in diabetic subjects in south-west Nigeria
Background: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is rarely sought for and generally underdiagnosed even in diabetics in developing countries like Nigeria. PAD is easily detected and diagnosed by the ankle-brachial index, a simple and reliable test. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of PAD in diab...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2012-10-01
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Series: | African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.phcfm.org/index.php/phcfm/article/viewFile/354/456 |