Ankle-brachial index: more than a diagnostic test?
The ankle-brachial index (ABI) is the relationship between the systolic blood pressure taken at the ankle level and the brachial artery. A pathological ABI (<0.90 or >1.40) indicates the presence of peripheral artery disease (PAD). Many studies indicate the great utility of this test in the di...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Instituto Nacional Cardiovascular - INCOR
2021-12-01
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| Series: | Archivos Peruanos de Cardiología y Cirugía Cardiovascular |
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| Online Access: | https://apcyccv.org.pe/index.php/apccc/article/view/168 |