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Health
Bridget Judd

Peripheral artery disease is a 'silent killer' that is underdiagnosed in women

Fat, cholesterol and other substances build up in the walls of the arteries, restricting blood flow. (Supplied: Heart Research Institute)

After years of frequent hospital visits, Danielle Slater was given a choice: her leg or her life.

"I was like, 'Chop it off. Get rid of it', you know?" she says.

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