| Literature DB >> 19966700 |
Alexander J Hills1, Joseph Shalhoub, Amanda C Shepherd, Alun H Davies.
Abstract
Peripheral arterial disease is commonly caused by atherosclerosis, and symptoms depend on the location and size of the affected artery, metabolic demands on the tissue, and the presence or absence of a collateral circulation. This article reviews the current evidence for the diagnosis and management of peripheral arterial disease.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19966700 DOI: 10.12968/hmed.2009.70.10.44622
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Br J Hosp Med (Lond) ISSN: 1750-8460 Impact factor: 0.825