Abstract
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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 171-176 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Diabetes Spectrum |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2008 |