Clinical and socioeconomic factors associated with unrecognized peripheral artery disease

In conclusion, the prevalence of unrecognized PAD is high amongst a cohort of high-risk individuals referred for coronary angiography. A profile of lower socioeconomic status is associated with unrecognized PAD. These subjects will report symptoms suggestive of claudication and impaired walking ability when directly queried.

Source: Vascular Medicine recent issues - July 21, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Chang, P., Nead, K. T., Olin, J. W., Cooke, J. P., Leeper, N. J. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research