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- Title
Changing pattern of Peripheral Vascular disease in Asian countries.
- Authors
Khan, M. I.
- Abstract
The author reflects on the importance for medical institutions to adopt proactive strategies for the prevention and management of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) in Asia. It outlines the risk factors PVD, which could lead to life threatening emergency, prompting physicians to implement appropriate interventions to reduce morbidity ad mortality. The author also recognizes the forecast regarding the major disease burden in the continent and calls for appropriate preventive measures.
- Subjects
ASIA; PERIPHERAL vascular diseases; ANKLE brachial index; VASCULAR diseases; PHYSICIANS; HEALTH facilities
- Publication
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 2012, Vol 11, Issue 3, p157
- ISSN
2223-4721
- Publication type
Editorial
- DOI
10.3329/bjms.v11i3.11713