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The effect of femoral and popliteal percutaneous transluminal balloon angioplasty on patients´ quality of life

Publication at First Faculty of Medicine |
2007

Abstract

Peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) is a prevalent atherosclerosis disorder characterized by limb pain on exertion, limb loss and a high mortality rate. Because of its chronic nature, it often has a negative impact on patients´quality of life (QOL).