Functional Decline in Peripheral Arterial Disease

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Authors

Mary Mcdermott · Northwestern University

Kiang Liu

Philip Greenland

Jack M. Guralnik · National Institutes of Health

Michael H. Criqui · University of California, San Diego

Cheeling Chan

William H. Pearce

Joseph R. Schneider · NorthShore University HealthSystem

Luigi Ferrucci

Abstract

Baseline ABI and the nature of leg symptoms predict the degree of functional decline at 2-year follow-up. Previously reported lack of worsening in claudication symptoms over time in patients with PAD may be more related to declining functional performance to than lack of disease progression.

Topics & Keywords

Peripheral Artery Disease Management Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 292, Issue 4, pp. 453-453

DOI: 10.1001/jama.292.4.453

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