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A new study presented at the annual meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) last week suggested that the breast screening mammogram could be an aid for heart risk assessment.
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Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a condition characterized by atherosclerotic occlusive disease of the lower extremities. Risk factors for peripheral artery disease include elevated blood cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, hypertension, inactivity and obesity. Diabetes and smoking are the strongest risk factors.