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Which age group is most likely to experience symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which age group is most likely to experience symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
- Adults between 50 and 70 years old (correct)
- Children under 10 years old
- Teenagers between 13 and 19 years old
- Adults between 30 and 40 years old
What is the prevalence of PAD in the United States?
What is the prevalence of PAD in the United States?
- 5 million people over age 40
- 10 million people over age 40
- 8.5 million people over age 40 (correct)
- 1 million people over age 40
Which racial/ethnic group has a higher prevalence of PAD in the United States?
Which racial/ethnic group has a higher prevalence of PAD in the United States?
- Hispanics
- Asians
- Blacks (correct)
- Whites
What is the relationship between PAD and other types of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?
What is the relationship between PAD and other types of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?
What is the risk for mortality in patients with PAD?
What is the risk for mortality in patients with PAD?
What other conditions are patients with PAD more likely to have?
What other conditions are patients with PAD more likely to have?
Which layer of the arterial wall is affected by atherosclerosis?
Which layer of the arterial wall is affected by atherosclerosis?
What is the leading cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the leading cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which risk factor for PAD is considered the most important?
Which risk factor for PAD is considered the most important?
What percentage of vessel blockage typically leads to symptomatic PAD?
What percentage of vessel blockage typically leads to symptomatic PAD?
Which segments of the arterial tree are often affected by atherosclerosis?
Which segments of the arterial tree are often affected by atherosclerosis?
Which age group is most at risk for developing PAD?
Which age group is most at risk for developing PAD?
Which racial/ethnic group is more likely to experience a higher risk of PAD?
Which racial/ethnic group is more likely to experience a higher risk of PAD?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the medical term for leg pain when walking that resolves with rest in patients with PAD?
What is the medical term for leg pain when walking that resolves with rest in patients with PAD?
Which risk factor for PAD is considered the most important?
Which risk factor for PAD is considered the most important?
What is the primary cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the primary cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which segment of the arterial tree is most commonly affected by peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which segment of the arterial tree is most commonly affected by peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the term for the narrowing or blocking of the arteries in peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the term for the narrowing or blocking of the arteries in peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the medical term for the narrowing of arteries in the heart?
What is the medical term for the narrowing of arteries in the heart?
What is the medical term for the narrowing of arteries in the brain?
What is the medical term for the narrowing of arteries in the brain?
What is the term for the narrowing or blocking of the veins in peripheral veinous disease?
What is the term for the narrowing or blocking of the veins in peripheral veinous disease?
What is the term for the vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to other parts of the body?
What is the term for the vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to other parts of the body?
Which of the following is the most common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is the most common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the recommended treatment for individuals with intermittent claudication from PAD?
What is the recommended treatment for individuals with intermittent claudication from PAD?
Which diagnostic test is more accurate and allows for treatment at the same time in PAD?
Which diagnostic test is more accurate and allows for treatment at the same time in PAD?
What is the ankle-brachial index (ABI) cutoff value used for diagnosing PAD?
What is the ankle-brachial index (ABI) cutoff value used for diagnosing PAD?
Which procedure is NOT used to treat PAD?
Which procedure is NOT used to treat PAD?
What is the prevalence of PAD in the developed world among 45- to 50-year-olds?
What is the prevalence of PAD in the developed world among 45- to 50-year-olds?
What is the most common gender distribution of PAD in the developed world?
What is the most common gender distribution of PAD in the developed world?
Which risk factor is NOT associated with an increased risk of PAD?
Which risk factor is NOT associated with an increased risk of PAD?
What is the approximate number of deaths caused by PAD in 2015?
What is the approximate number of deaths caused by PAD in 2015?
What is the prevalence of PAD in the developing world among people aged 85-90?
What is the prevalence of PAD in the developing world among people aged 85-90?
Which risk factor is most strongly associated with peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which risk factor is most strongly associated with peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the relationship between smoking and coronary artery disease (CAD) compared to lower extremity PAD?
What is the relationship between smoking and coronary artery disease (CAD) compared to lower extremity PAD?
Which risk factor for PAD is associated with a 2–4 fold increase in risk?
Which risk factor for PAD is associated with a 2–4 fold increase in risk?
What is the main abnormality in blood cholesterol levels associated with accelerated peripheral artery disease?
What is the main abnormality in blood cholesterol levels associated with accelerated peripheral artery disease?
Which risk factor increases the risk of intermittent claudication, the most common symptom of PAD?
Which risk factor increases the risk of intermittent claudication, the most common symptom of PAD?
Which of the following inflammatory mediators is associated with a 2-fold risk of peripheral artery disease?
Which of the following inflammatory mediators is associated with a 2-fold risk of peripheral artery disease?
Which populations are at higher risk for peripheral arterial disease?
Which populations are at higher risk for peripheral arterial disease?
What is the most common etiology of peripheral artery disease?
What is the most common etiology of peripheral artery disease?
What is the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis?
What is the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis?
Are there any specific genes or gene mutations directly associated with the development of peripheral artery disease?
Are there any specific genes or gene mutations directly associated with the development of peripheral artery disease?
What is the most accurate diagnostic test for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the most accurate diagnostic test for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the recommended treatment for individuals with intermittent claudication from PAD?
What is the recommended treatment for individuals with intermittent claudication from PAD?
Which medication is usually recommended for individuals with more significant PAD?
Which medication is usually recommended for individuals with more significant PAD?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the term for the obstruction of blood flow in the artery to the point where the blood is unable to maintain oxygenation of tissue at rest?
What is the term for the obstruction of blood flow in the artery to the point where the blood is unable to maintain oxygenation of tissue at rest?
Which of the following factors is NOT a risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following factors is NOT a risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the prevalence of PAD in the developed world among 85-90-year-olds?
What is the prevalence of PAD in the developed world among 85-90-year-olds?
Which of the following complications is NOT associated with severe PAD?
Which of the following complications is NOT associated with severe PAD?
Which risk factor is most strongly associated with the development of PAD?
Which risk factor is most strongly associated with the development of PAD?
What is the approximate number of deaths caused by PAD in 2015?
What is the approximate number of deaths caused by PAD in 2015?
Which of the following is the most common location for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is the most common location for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which condition is characterized by leg pain when walking that resolves with rest?
Which condition is characterized by leg pain when walking that resolves with rest?
What is the primary cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the primary cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which risk factor is most strongly associated with peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which risk factor is most strongly associated with peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the term for the narrowing or blocking of the arteries in peripheral veinous disease?
What is the term for the narrowing or blocking of the arteries in peripheral veinous disease?
Which segment of the arterial tree is most commonly affected by peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which segment of the arterial tree is most commonly affected by peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the most common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD) other than intermittent claudication?
What is the most common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD) other than intermittent claudication?
What is the relationship between smoking and coronary artery disease (CAD) compared to peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the relationship between smoking and coronary artery disease (CAD) compared to peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the most common etiology of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the most common etiology of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the medical term for the narrowing of arteries in the brain?
What is the medical term for the narrowing of arteries in the brain?
Which of the following is the most common risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is the most common risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
How does exposure to second-hand smoke contribute to the development of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
How does exposure to second-hand smoke contribute to the development of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the relationship between smoking and lower extremity PAD compared to coronary artery disease (CAD)?
What is the relationship between smoking and lower extremity PAD compared to coronary artery disease (CAD)?
Which risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD) is associated with a 2–4 fold increase in risk?
Which risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD) is associated with a 2–4 fold increase in risk?
What is the most common abnormality in blood cholesterol levels associated with accelerated peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the most common abnormality in blood cholesterol levels associated with accelerated peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
How does high blood pressure (hypertension) increase the risk of intermittent claudication, the most common symptom of PAD?
How does high blood pressure (hypertension) increase the risk of intermittent claudication, the most common symptom of PAD?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor being studied for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor being studied for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the most common etiology of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the most common etiology of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Are there any specific genes or gene mutations directly associated with the development of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Are there any specific genes or gene mutations directly associated with the development of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which populations are at higher risk for peripheral arterial disease (PAD)?
Which populations are at higher risk for peripheral arterial disease (PAD)?
What is the primary cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the primary cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which segment of the arterial tree is most commonly affected by peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which segment of the arterial tree is most commonly affected by peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the term for leg pain when walking that resolves with rest in patients with PAD?
What is the term for leg pain when walking that resolves with rest in patients with PAD?
Which risk factor is considered the most important for PAD?
Which risk factor is considered the most important for PAD?
What is the term for the obstruction of blood flow in the artery to the point where the blood is unable to maintain oxygenation of tissue at rest?
What is the term for the obstruction of blood flow in the artery to the point where the blood is unable to maintain oxygenation of tissue at rest?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the term for problems with veins, which bring the blood back to the heart?
What is the term for problems with veins, which bring the blood back to the heart?
What is the most common site for peripheral artery disease (PAD) other than the legs?
What is the most common site for peripheral artery disease (PAD) other than the legs?
What is the main symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the main symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the term for the narrowing or blocking of the arteries in peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the term for the narrowing or blocking of the arteries in peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is the most common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is the most common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the most accurate diagnostic test for PAD?
What is the most accurate diagnostic test for PAD?
Which of the following medications is NOT recommended for individuals with more significant PAD?
Which of the following medications is NOT recommended for individuals with more significant PAD?
What is the prevalence of PAD in the developed world among 45-50 year olds?
What is the prevalence of PAD in the developed world among 45-50 year olds?
Which of the following is a complication of severe PAD?
Which of the following is a complication of severe PAD?
Which of the following risk factors has the greatest association with PAD?
Which of the following risk factors has the greatest association with PAD?
What is the approximate number of deaths caused by PAD in 1990?
What is the approximate number of deaths caused by PAD in 1990?
What is the most common location for PAD in the developing world?
What is the most common location for PAD in the developing world?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of PAD?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of PAD?
What is the ankle-brachial index (ABI) cutoff value used for diagnosing PAD?
What is the ankle-brachial index (ABI) cutoff value used for diagnosing PAD?
Which of the following risk factors is NOT associated with an increased risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following risk factors is NOT associated with an increased risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the most common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the most common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following age groups is most likely to experience symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following age groups is most likely to experience symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the primary cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD), especially in patients over 40 years old?
What is the primary cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD), especially in patients over 40 years old?
Which of the following risk factors is associated with a 2-4 fold increase in the risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following risk factors is associated with a 2-4 fold increase in the risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which layer of the arterial wall is primarily affected by atherosclerosis?
Which layer of the arterial wall is primarily affected by atherosclerosis?
Which of the following is NOT a high-risk population for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is NOT a high-risk population for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is the most common location for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is the most common location for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor being studied for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor being studied for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which diagnostic test for peripheral artery disease (PAD) is more accurate and allows for treatment at the same time?
Which diagnostic test for peripheral artery disease (PAD) is more accurate and allows for treatment at the same time?
Is screening for peripheral artery disease (PAD) in people without symptoms useful?
Is screening for peripheral artery disease (PAD) in people without symptoms useful?
Which of the following medications may help improve outcomes in individuals with intermittent claudication from PAD?
Which of the following medications may help improve outcomes in individuals with intermittent claudication from PAD?
Which medication is usually recommended in individuals with more significant peripheral artery disease (PAD) due to the increased risk of heart attacks?
Which medication is usually recommended in individuals with more significant peripheral artery disease (PAD) due to the increased risk of heart attacks?
Which surgical procedure is used to treat peripheral artery disease (PAD) by creating a bypass around the blocked artery?
Which surgical procedure is used to treat peripheral artery disease (PAD) by creating a bypass around the blocked artery?
What was the estimated number of people worldwide with peripheral artery disease (PAD) in 2015?
What was the estimated number of people worldwide with peripheral artery disease (PAD) in 2015?
Which age group in the developed world is most commonly affected by peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which age group in the developed world is most commonly affected by peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which age group in the developing world is most commonly affected by peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which age group in the developing world is most commonly affected by peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which gender is more commonly affected by peripheral artery disease (PAD) in the developing world?
Which gender is more commonly affected by peripheral artery disease (PAD) in the developing world?
What is the term for the most common presenting symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD), which refers to lower extremity skeletal muscle pain that occurs during exercise?
What is the term for the most common presenting symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD), which refers to lower extremity skeletal muscle pain that occurs during exercise?
What is the most common risk factor associated with peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the most common risk factor associated with peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the relationship between smoking and coronary artery disease (CAD) compared to lower extremity PAD?
What is the relationship between smoking and coronary artery disease (CAD) compared to lower extremity PAD?
Which of the following risk factors is NOT associated with an increased risk of PAD?
Which of the following risk factors is NOT associated with an increased risk of PAD?
What is the most common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the most common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the most common etiology of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the most common etiology of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the term for the obstruction of blood flow in the artery to the point where the blood is unable to maintain oxygenation of tissue at rest?
What is the term for the obstruction of blood flow in the artery to the point where the blood is unable to maintain oxygenation of tissue at rest?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor being studied for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor being studied for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the approximate number of deaths caused by PAD in 2015?
What is the approximate number of deaths caused by PAD in 2015?
What is the ankle-brachial index (ABI) cutoff value used for diagnosing PAD?
What is the ankle-brachial index (ABI) cutoff value used for diagnosing PAD?
What is the recommended treatment for individuals with intermittent claudication from PAD?
What is the recommended treatment for individuals with intermittent claudication from PAD?
Which of the following is the most common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is the most common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following risk factors has the greatest association with PAD?
Which of the following risk factors has the greatest association with PAD?
What is the primary cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD), especially in patients over 40 years old?
What is the primary cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD), especially in patients over 40 years old?
What is the medical term for leg pain when walking that resolves with rest in patients with PAD?
What is the medical term for leg pain when walking that resolves with rest in patients with PAD?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of PAD?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of PAD?
What is the most common location for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the most common location for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the ankle-brachial index (ABI) cutoff value used for diagnosing PAD?
What is the ankle-brachial index (ABI) cutoff value used for diagnosing PAD?
Which of the following inflammatory mediators is associated with a 2-fold risk of peripheral artery disease?
Which of the following inflammatory mediators is associated with a 2-fold risk of peripheral artery disease?
What is the most accurate diagnostic test for PAD?
What is the most accurate diagnostic test for PAD?
Which risk factor increases the risk of intermittent claudication, the most common symptom of PAD?
Which risk factor increases the risk of intermittent claudication, the most common symptom of PAD?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the most common complication of severe PAD?
What is the most common complication of severe PAD?
Which of the following risk factors has the greatest association with developing PAD?
Which of the following risk factors has the greatest association with developing PAD?
What is the prevalence of PAD in the developing world among people aged 45-50?
What is the prevalence of PAD in the developing world among people aged 45-50?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended medication for individuals with more significant PAD?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended medication for individuals with more significant PAD?
What is the most accurate diagnostic test for PAD?
What is the most accurate diagnostic test for PAD?
Which gender is more commonly affected by PAD in the developed world?
Which gender is more commonly affected by PAD in the developed world?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor associated with an increased risk of PAD?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor associated with an increased risk of PAD?
Which of the following procedures is NOT used to treat PAD?
Which of the following procedures is NOT used to treat PAD?
Is screening for peripheral artery disease (PAD) in people without symptoms useful?
Is screening for peripheral artery disease (PAD) in people without symptoms useful?
Which of the following is a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the primary cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the primary cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which risk factor is considered the greatest for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which risk factor is considered the greatest for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the term for the narrowing of arteries other than those that supply the heart or brain?
What is the term for the narrowing of arteries other than those that supply the heart or brain?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the term for the vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to other parts of the body?
What is the term for the vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to other parts of the body?
Which segment of the arterial tree is most commonly affected by peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which segment of the arterial tree is most commonly affected by peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the term for the vessels that bring the blood back to the heart?
What is the term for the vessels that bring the blood back to the heart?
What is the term for leg pain when walking that resolves with rest in patients with PAD?
What is the term for leg pain when walking that resolves with rest in patients with PAD?
Which of the following is a complication of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is a complication of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following risk factors is NOT associated with an increased risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following risk factors is NOT associated with an increased risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the approximate percentage of patients with lower extremity peripheral arterial disease who are current or former smokers?
What is the approximate percentage of patients with lower extremity peripheral arterial disease who are current or former smokers?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD) being studied?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD) being studied?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is NOT a high-risk population for peripheral arterial disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is NOT a high-risk population for peripheral arterial disease (PAD)?
What is the primary cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD) in patients over 40 years old?
What is the primary cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD) in patients over 40 years old?
What is the term for the narrowing or blocking of the arteries in peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the term for the narrowing or blocking of the arteries in peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the term for the most common presenting symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the term for the most common presenting symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor associated with an increased risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor associated with an increased risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following risk factors is NOT associated with an increased risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following risk factors is NOT associated with an increased risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following risk factors has the greatest association with developing PAD?
Which of the following risk factors has the greatest association with developing PAD?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is the most accurate diagnostic test for PAD?
Which of the following is the most accurate diagnostic test for PAD?
Which segment of the arterial tree is most commonly affected by peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which segment of the arterial tree is most commonly affected by peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the primary cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the primary cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the relationship between smoking and coronary artery disease (CAD) compared to lower extremity PAD?
What is the relationship between smoking and coronary artery disease (CAD) compared to lower extremity PAD?
Which diagnostic test for peripheral artery disease (PAD) is more accurate and allows for treatment at the same time?
Which diagnostic test for peripheral artery disease (PAD) is more accurate and allows for treatment at the same time?
Which of the following risk factors is associated with a 2-4 fold increase in the risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following risk factors is associated with a 2-4 fold increase in the risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is a form of Peripheral Vascular Disease?
Which of the following is a form of Peripheral Vascular Disease?
What is the term for the narrowing of arteries other than those that supply the heart or brain?
What is the term for the narrowing of arteries other than those that supply the heart or brain?
Which of the following is the most common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is the most common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the greatest risk factor for PAD?
What is the greatest risk factor for PAD?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor associated with an increased risk of PAD?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor associated with an increased risk of PAD?
What is the term for the vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to other parts of the body?
What is the term for the vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to other parts of the body?
What is the primary cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the primary cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is a complication of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is a complication of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the term for leg pain when walking that resolves with rest in patients with PAD?
What is the term for leg pain when walking that resolves with rest in patients with PAD?
What is the most common location for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the most common location for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which diagnostic test for peripheral artery disease (PAD) is considered more accurate and allows for treatment at the same time?
Which diagnostic test for peripheral artery disease (PAD) is considered more accurate and allows for treatment at the same time?
Which of the following medications is NOT recommended for individuals with more significant PAD?
Which of the following medications is NOT recommended for individuals with more significant PAD?
What is the term for the narrowing of arteries other than those that supply the heart or brain?
What is the term for the narrowing of arteries other than those that supply the heart or brain?
Which of the following surgical procedures is used to treat peripheral artery disease (PAD) by creating a bypass around the blocked artery?
Which of the following surgical procedures is used to treat peripheral artery disease (PAD) by creating a bypass around the blocked artery?
What is the most common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
What is the most common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is NOT a high-risk population for peripheral arterial disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is NOT a high-risk population for peripheral arterial disease (PAD)?
Which of the following risk factors is associated with a 2-4 fold increase in the risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following risk factors is associated with a 2-4 fold increase in the risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor being studied for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor being studied for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which age group is most likely to experience symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which age group is most likely to experience symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following factors is NOT a risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Which of the following factors is NOT a risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?