Individuals with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) have a 3- to 6-fold increased risk of coronary heart disease and stroke compared to those without PAD. We documented physician-reported practice behavior, knowledge, and attitudes regarding atherosclerotic risk factor reduction in patients with PAD.
Departments of Medicine and Preventive Medicine, The Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Evanston Ill 60611, USA. mdm608@nortwestern.edu