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Peripheral Arterial Disease -- A Cardiovascular Time Bomb
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3125 |
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Peripheral Arterial Disease -- A Cardiovascular Time Bomb |
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http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/567649?src=rss |
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People with peripheral arterial disease are six times more likely to die from cardiovascular disease within 10 years than people without PAD. The gravity of the problem has prompted professional bodies to address this situation through the development of national clinical guidelines.
The British Journal of Diabetes and Vascular Disease |
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Articles > Nephrology |
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Feb 9, 2008 |
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