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Schematic diagram of the Markov model. The dotted lines represent one-way transitions, while the solid lines represent two-way transitions. It is not shown in the diagram, but people can also remain in their current state or transition to the ‘dead’ state at the end of each cycle. MI, myocardial infarction; PAD, peripheral artery disease; TIA, transient ischaemic attack
