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Journal of Vasculitis

ISSN: 2471-9544

Open Access

Peripheral Vascular Disease Awareness on Public Health and Epidemiology

Abstract

Yelena Shannan

A manifestation of systemic atherosclerosis, peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and mortality. Due to the lack of studies focused specifically on women, PVD research has traditionally been focused on male patients. Our crosssectional study examined the incidence and risk factors associated with PVD and atherosclerosis Women veterans' ambulatory status as well as their knowledge and awareness of PVD and its effects.

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