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Peripheral Arterial Disease


Peripheral Arterial Disease

The AAFP recommends against routine screening for peripheral arterial disease (PAD). (2005)

(Grade: D recommendation)
Grade Definition: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/grades.htm
Clinical Considerations: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspspard.htm