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Why it's done

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Ask your doctor if you should have this test if you are age 50 or older and have any of these risk factors for peripheral artery disease:

  • Smoking
  • Diabetes
  • Overweight (a body mass index of 25 or greater)
  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol

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June 25, 2008

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