| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5949517 | Atherosclerosis | 2011 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Overweight & obesity do not increase the risk of developing peripheral arterial disease. We identified an alternative cluster of metabolic factors that is strongly associated with reductions in ankle brachial pressure index and an increased incidence of peripheral arterial disease.
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Authors
Michael R. Skilton, Jaye P.F. Chin-Dusting, Anthony M. Dart, Laima Brazionis, Olivier Lantieri, Kerin O'Dea, Beverley Balkau, for the D.E.S.I.R. Study Group for the D.E.S.I.R. Study Group,