Peripheral Arterial Disease: Diagnostic Evaluation and Current Therapeutic Options
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AUGUST 2004 • PODIATRY MANAGEMENT www.podiatrym.com 181 grene. Prompt recognition of this disorder is critical to avoid progressive deterioration in physical function, limb loss, and premature death from myocardial infarction or stroke. The podiatrist plays an important role in this process, and must understand the prevalence and natural history, presenting symptoms and signs, objective diagnostic tests, importance of risk factor intervention, and therapeutic alternatives.
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