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  3. Nearly 1 in 3 Black adults may develop PAD; disparities in care increase amputation risk
Categories: Heart News, Stroke News & Brain Health, Scientific Advisories, Statements, Guidelines
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Published: June 15, 2023

Nearly 1 in 3 Black adults may develop PAD; disparities in care increase amputation risk

Routine, low-cost testing may reduce disparities and health care costs for people with peripheral artery disease (PAD), according to new American Heart Association scientific statement
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