title: Stopping the wave of PAD.
abstract: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) has a substantial impact on individual quality of life and is a significant financial burden to society. It is underdiagnosed, and therefore, undertreated. Early detection and treatment is essential to prevent increases in morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this article is to review evidence-based articles regarding prevalence, screening, diagnosis, and management of PAD.
authors: Capitol Anesthesiology Association, Austin, Tex, USA.
authors: Tracy
authors: T
authors: Brazziel
authors: Lindsie
authors: L
authors: Cox
authors: Christa
authors: C
authors: Drury
authors: Maria
authors: M
authors: Guerra
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008403:Mass Screening; D008875:Middle Aged; D058729:Peripheral Arterial Disease / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors; D014481:United States