| Autor: |
Steffen LM, Duprez DA, Boucher JL, Ershow AG, Hirsch AT |
| Zdroj: |
Diabetes Spectrum; Summer2008, Vol. 21 Issue 3, p171-177, 7p |
| Abstrakt: |
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common atherosclerotic disease affecting the quality of life of > 8 million Americans. PAD is characterized by atherosclerotic stenoses of arteries that supply the lower extremities and is associated with a marked increase in the short-term risk of heart attack, stroke, amputation, and death. Adherence to pharmacological therapies and modification of lifestyle factors, including increasing moderate physical activity along with supervised exercise, smoking cessation, and a healthy dietary intake, are central to the successful management of PAD. The improvement of an adverse cardiovascular risk profile is a proven and crucial strategy to lower the risk of major morbid and mortal events for individuals with PAD. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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