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Low Vitamin D Levels Associated With Higher Prevalence of Peripheral Artery Disease
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Title Low Vitamin D Levels Associated With Higher Prevalence of Peripheral Artery Disease
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/573388?src=rss
Description The association between low vitamin D levels and peripheral artery disease was observed in a representative sample and was present even after adjustment for multiple cardiovascular risk factors. Medscape Medical News
Category Articles > Cardiology
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Date Apr 24, 2008
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