Smoking and diabetes are the strongest risk factors for PAD, with odds ratios of 2.1 and 1.7, respectively. Other risk factors include hypertension, hyperlipidemia, family history, sedentary lifestyle, and chronic kidney disease.
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Cite this: Romesh Khardori. Fast Five Quiz: Type 2 Diabetes and Peripheral Artery Disease - Medscape - Feb 22, 2022.
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