Background Lower extremity peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is underdiagnosed and
undertreated in Canada, although data are limited. We sought to measure PAD prevalence
and treatment patterns in ambulatory settings. Methods Five trained undergraduate
pharmacy students screened subjects> 50 years of age in 10 community pharmacies and 4
physician offices in northern and central Alberta. We assessed cardiovascular risk factors,
cardiovascular disease (CVD), and use of evidence-based therapies; administered the …