Peripheral artery disease in Germany (2009–2018): Prevalence, frequency of specialized ambulatory care and use of guideline-recommended therapy – A population-based study

Peripheral artery disease in Germany (2009–2018): Prevalence, frequency of specialized ambulatory care and use of guideline-recommended therapy – A population-based study

Background: Peripheral artery disease (PAD) patients have high morbidity and mortality rates, demonstrating a need for improved treatment strategies. While underuse and undertreatment have been reported, there is no clear picture of patterns in population-level disease prevalence, prescription of gu...

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Main Authors: Christos Rammos, Martin Steinmetz, Julia Lortz, Amir A. Mahabadi, Olga Petrikhovich, Kristina Kirsch, Ramona Hering, Mandy Schulz, Tienush Rassaf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-06-01
Series:The Lancet Regional Health. Europe
Subjects:
Lower extremity artery disease
Peripheral artery disease
Statin use
Outpatient care
Medication underuse
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666776221000909

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