Abstract Background Asymptomatic Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is associated with
greater risk of acute cardiovascular events. This study aims to determine the cost …

Under the auspices of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the United States
Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently released an update to its 1996 …

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

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

ContextPeripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a manifestation of systemic atherosclerosis that
is common and is associated with an increased risk of death and ischemic events, yet may …

Background In the general population, up to 10% of people younger than 70 years and 15%
to 20% of people older than 70 years have peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Symptomatic …

Measurement of ankle-brachial index (ABI) was developed to assess peripheral artery
disease (PAD) in patients with symptoms of peripheral ischemia being present at rest or only …

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 common and associated with significant
morbidity and mortality. PAD can be detected through a noninvasive measurement of the …

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