Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
3006736 Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases 2011 12 Pages PDF
Abstract

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is highly prevalent and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. The medical management of PAD involves a comprehensive approach to the patient with emphasis on cardiovascular risk factor modification in addition to therapies directed at treatment of limb symptoms. This manuscript will review the current status of medical therapy in management of patients with PAD.

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