Peripheral artery disease in Germany (2009-2018): Prevalence, frequency of specialized ambulatory care and use of guideline-recommended therapy - A population-based study

• Main Authors: Christos Rammos (Author), Martin Steinmetz (Author), Julia Lortz (Author), Amir A. Mahabadi (Author), Olga Petrikhovich (Author), Kristina Kirsch (Author), Ramona Hering (Author), Mandy Schulz (Author), Tienush Rassaf (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2021-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Peripheral artery disease (PAD) patients have high morbidity and mortality rates, demonstrating a need for improved treatment strategies. While underuse and undertreatment have been reported, there is no clear picture of patterns in population-level disease prevalence, prescription of gu...