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An atherosclerosis risk factor assessment program for patients with peripheral arterial occlusive disease

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Annals of Vascular Surgery

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From a group of 251 high-risk patients less than 65 years of age, 84 with angiographic or vascular laboratory proven peripheral arterial occlusive disease were evaluated In detail. The following risk factors were identified: smoking in 91% with an average of 35 ± 18 pack/years; treated or untreated hypertension In 40%; hyperlipidemia In 49%; obesity with a body weight > 120% of ideal in 18%; diabetes In 9%; family history of premature vascular disease in 70%; and hyperuricemia in 13%. Based on these results, we have introduced a practical approach for investigating and managing risk factors that can be administered by paramedical personnel, utilizing a questionnaire given to patients and standard blood tests to identify important risk factors. The results of the completed questionnaires and blood test are entered on a microcomputer. A program written using d-Base III stores the data, identifies the risk factors and grades their severity. We have designed an information booklet that highlights the individual patient’s risk factors and suggests alternatives for management based on the sources of medical and community help available in our area.

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    Present address: Departments of Surgery and Medicine, Toronto General Hospital, University of Toronto, Eaton Building 9N-2I5, 200 Elizabeth Street, M5G-2C4, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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  1. Departments of Surgery and Medicine, Toronto General Hospital, University of Toronto, Eaton Building 9N-2I5, 200 Elizabeth Street, M5G-2C4, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    M. Rae RN, G. Steiner MD, P. G. Kalman MD, L. Schwartz MD, M. E. Hill MD & P. M. Walker MD

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Johnston, K.W., Rae, M., Steiner, G. et al. An atherosclerosis risk factor assessment program for patients with peripheral arterial occlusive disease. Annals of Vascular Surgery 2, 101–107 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03187557

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