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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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JMIR Publications
2022-11-01
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Series: | JMIR Public Health and Surveillance |
Online Access: | https://publichealth.jmir.org/2022/11/e34908 |