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260. The Internist's Guide to Peripheral Arterial Disease

The Intern At Work: Internal Medicine

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Understanding Peripheral Arterial Disease and Its Risk Factors

This chapter emphasizes the crucial role of diagnosing Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) in individuals over 50, particularly in distinguishing it from other lower limb pain sources. It underscores the importance of recognizing at-risk populations, such as diabetics and smokers, and encourages healthcare providers to proactively ask about symptoms like leg cramps to effectively identify PAD.

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