Peripheral Artery Disease

question 19

Multiple Choice

Peripheral artery disease

• A) involves the narrowing or blockage of blood vessels not found in heart tissues.
• B) is equally common in smokers and nonsmokers.
• C) causes heart attacks.
• D) is the result of a sodium imbalance.

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Definitions:

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