Risk factors for asymptomatic peripheral arterial disease in Korean population: lessons from a community-based screening.
Conclusion: The prevalence of PAD in the Korean population was 4.6%. Old age, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease were significant risk factors for PAD. Further nationwide study is needed.
PMID: 31620395 [PubMed]
Source: Annals of Surgical Treatment and Research - Category: Surgery Tags: Ann Surg Treat Res Source Type: research
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