Background Screening of high-risk groups for peripheral arterial disease has been
advocated because the condition underdiagnosed and secondary prevention can reduce …

Background: As a manifestation of systemic atherosclerosis, peripheral arterial disease
(PAD) signifies an increased risk of cardiovascular events. Peripheral arterial disease has …

Background Early identification of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and subsequent
instigation of risk modification strategies could minimise disease progression and reduce …

CONCLUSION This guidance is to be welcomed as it should raise the profile of peripheral
arterial disease and encourage the use of lifestyle interventions and supervised exercise as …

Background Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is an important predictor of cardiovascular
disease with major medico-economic consequences. However, systematic screening of …

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a strong predictor of cardiovascular morbidity and
mortality yet it is under-recognised and undertreated. General practitioners (GPs) are best …

BACKGROUND: Peripheral artery disease (PAD) screening may be performed to prevent
progression of PAD or future cardiovascular disease in general. Recommendations for PAD …

BACKGROUND: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is often associated with risk factors
including cigarette smoking, hypertension and hypercholesterolaemia, and patients have a …

Objectives Patients with symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD) have a 30% risk of
death within 5 years. However, public awareness of vascular disease has been shown to be …

Background If a validated questionnaire, when applied to patients reporting with symptoms
of intermittent claudication, could adequately discriminate between those with and without …