Ankle-Brachial Index as a Prognostic Factor and Screening Tool in Coronary Artery Disease: Does it Work?
Background: Given the lack of consistency in the literature regarding the reliability of the ankle-brachial index (ABI) as a valid screening tool and an independent risk indicator of cardiovascular events and mortality, we compared it with angiography as a reference standard test. Methods: This cas...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2015-10-01
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| Series: | Journal of Tehran University Heart Center |
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| Online Access: | https://jthc.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jthc/article/view/352 |