CV Lattes
ORCID
Abstract
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a chronic and progressive condition that affects arteries of medium and large caliber, notably the arteries of the lower extremities, having as a main etiological agent atherosclerosis, being associated with risk factors such as age, hypertension, sedentary lifestyle, dyslipidemia and, especially, diabetes mellitus and smoking, closely related to the d…