Ischemic peripheral arterial disease: A screening survey

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Karabay O., Karacelik M., Yilik L., Tekin N., Iriz A. B., Kumdereli S., ...More

TURK GOGUS KALP DAMAR CERRAHISI DERGISI-TURKISH JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, vol.20, no.3, pp.450-457, 2012 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 20 Issue: 3
• Publication Date: 2012
• Doi Number: 10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2012.089
• Journal Name: TURK GOGUS KALP DAMAR CERRAHISI DERGISI-TURKISH JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
• Page Numbers: pp.450-457
• Keywords: Ankle brachial index, peripheral arterial disease, risk factors
• Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: This study aims to establish the prevalence of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in Izmir as reported by the family physicians and cardiovascular surgeons within the support of Turkish Society of Vascular Surgery and to contribute to constitute a national database.