F.G.R. Fowkes

TL;DR: In patients with varicose veins, those with skin changes of chronic venous insufficiency and deep vein incompetence are at greatly increased risk of ulceration, which may also be increased in those who smoke, are obese, and have restricted ankle movement and reduced calf muscle pump power.

TL;DR: In this paper, a review of the existing surveillance system for monitoring progress toward preventing heart disease and stroke in the United States and recommendations for filling important gaps in that system are provided.

TL;DR: There is substantial disagreement between and among surgeons and radiologists with regard to the appropriateness of surgery or angioplasty for severe limb ischaemia and this lack of consensus stems from the absence of an evidence base.