Incidence and Prevalence of Peripheral Arterial Disease in South Korea: Retrospective Analysis of National Claims Data

BackgroundPeripheral arterial disease (PAD) causes blood vessel narrowing that decreases blood flow to the lower extremities, with symptoms such as leg pain, discomfort, and intermittent claudication. PAD increases risks for amputation, poor health-related quality of life, an...

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Main Authors: Gi Wook Ryu, Young Shin Park, Jeewuan Kim, Yong Sook Yang, Young-Guk Ko, Mona Choi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JMIR Publications 2022-11-01
Series:JMIR Public Health and Surveillance
Online Access:https://publichealth.jmir.org/2022/11/e34908