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Peripheral Arterial Disease of the Legs - What Increases Your Risk
Many things can increase
your risk for developing
atherosclerosis
and
peripheral arterial disease (PAD). These
include:
- Smoking.
- High cholesterol.
- High blood pressure.
- Diabetes.
- A family history of
atherosclerosis or
coronary artery disease.
- A high homocysteine level.
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October 30, 2007
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