A. Koné, Alpha Mamadou Diallo, Sana Samoura, I. Barry, Diane Kapché, M. B. Bah, Mamadou Saliou Diallo, S. Diakite, I. Sylla, E. Y. Baldé, Z. Onivogui, Nicolas Zoumanigui, M. Béavogui, M. Baldé
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Introduction: Obliterative arterial disease of the lower limbs is a marker of advanced atherosclerosis. It is one of the world’s most common cardiovascular diseases, present in one in five people over the age of 60, and carries an increased risk of morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge of patients and their carers about obliterative arteriopathy of the lower limbs at Conakry University Hospital. Material and Methods: We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study lasting 3 months, from March 12 to June 12, 2022 in the hospitals of the University Hospital of Conakry (Donka and Ignace Deen