text: As atherosclerosis is the major cause of peripheral artery disease, its risk factors are the same as those of other atherosclerotic diseases. Diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia and smoking are considered as some of the most important modifiable risk factors. Hence, the primary prevention of PAD can be mainly achieved by smoking cessation as well as by the appropriate control of diabetes, blood pressure and lipid profile.
option_0: Peripheral arterial disease primary prevention
option_1: Diabetic foot primary prevention
option_2: Diabetic foot secondary prevention
option_3: Peripheral arterial disease medical therapy
option_4: Peripheral neuropathy primary prevention
option_5: Atherosclerosis future or investigational therapies
option_6: Diabetic nephropathy primary prevention
option_7: Buerger's disease primary prevention