Summary

Atherosclerotic disease often occurs in the vasculature beyond the heart; however, cardiologists do not always take a head-to-foot approach to identify related circulatory conditions. Khusrow Niazi, MD, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, described the importance of a head-to-foot evaluation for vascular disease.

  • vascular disease
  • transient ischemic attack
  • peripheral artery disease
  • ankle-brachial index
  • venous insufficiency
  • cardiology & cardiovascular medicine screening & prevention
  • cerebrovascular disease
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