History of Peripheral Vascular Disease

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History of Peripheral Vascular Disease Definition

An event in the personal medical history of peripheral vascular disease as evidenced by: 1. Claudication either with exertion or at rest; 2. Amputation for arterial vascular insufficiency; 3. Aorto-iliac occlusive disease reconstruction, peripheral vascular bypass surgery, angioplasty or stent; or percutaneous intervention to the extremities; 4. Documented abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair or stent; 5. Positive non-invasive/invasive test. It does not include procedures such as vein stripping, carotid disease, or procedures originating above the diaphragm. (from NIH Roadmap Cardiovascular Data Standards Working Group)