Prevalence of peripheral arterial disease in patients at non-high cardiovascular risk. Rationale and design of the PANDORA study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Lower extremity peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a marker of widespread atherosclerosis. Individuals with PAD, most of whom do not show typical PAD symptoms ('asymptomatic' patients), are at increased risk of cardiovasc...

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Main Authors: Cimminiello Claudio, Borghi Claudio, Kownator Serge, Wautrecht Jean, Carvounis Christos P, Kranendonk Stefanus E, Kindler Beat, Mangrella Mario
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-08-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/10/35