The prevalence of peripheral arterial disease in diabetic subjects in south-west Nigeria

The prevalence of peripheral arterial disease in diabetic subjects in south-west Nigeria

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Background: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is rarely sought for and generally underdiagnosed even in diabetics in developing countries like Nigeria. PAD is easily detected and diagnosed by the ankle-brachial index, a simple and reliable test. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of PAD in dia...

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Main Authors: Bolaji O. Oyelade, Akintayo D. OlaOlorun, Louis O. Odeigah, Isaac O. Amole, Olufemi S. Adediran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2012-10-01
Series:African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine
Subjects:
Ankle brachial index
diabetes mellitus
Nigeria
Ogbomoso
peripheral arterial disease.
Online Access:https://phcfm.org/index.php/phcfm/article/view/354

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