Pulse pressure and Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument are independently associated with asymptomatic peripheral arterial disease among type 2 diabetes community residents: a community-based screening program in Taiwan.

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Published in Biomed J on January 03, 2014

Authors

Li-Chi Fan, Mei-Yen Chen, Wei-Chao Huang, Cheng Ho, Pao-Yin Chen, Jui-Chu Huang, Hsu-Huei Weng, Yun-Shing Peng1

Author Affiliations

1: Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Chiayi, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan.

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