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Metabolic health, obesity and 9-year incidence of peripheral arterial disease: The D.E.S.I.R. study

Abstract Objective To determine which metabolic and cardiovascular risk factors are associated with the change in ankle brachial pressure index and incident peripheral arterial disease over 9 years, and whether these associations differ between healthy weight and overweight & obese individuals....

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Published in:Atherosclerosis 2011-06, Vol.216 (2), p.471-476
Main Authors: Skilton, Michael R, Chin-Dusting, Jaye P.F, Dart, Anthony M, Brazionis, Laima, Lantieri, Olivier, O’Dea, Kerin, Balkau, Beverley
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Language:English
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Summary:Abstract Objective To determine which metabolic and cardiovascular risk factors are associated with the change in ankle brachial pressure index and incident peripheral arterial disease over 9 years, and whether these associations differ between healthy weight and overweight & obese individuals. Methods Metabolic factors, change in ankle brachial pressure index and incidence of peripheral arterial disease (ankle brachial pressure index
ISSN:0021-9150
1879-1484
DOI:10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2011.02.032