Pocket Doppler and vascular laboratory equipment yield comparable results for ankle brachial index measurement

Pocket Doppler and vascular laboratory equipment yield comparable results for ankle brachial index measurement

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The ankle brachial index (ABI) is a well-established tool for screening and diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). In this study we assessed the validity of ABI determination using a pocket Doppler device compared with autom...

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Main Authors: Prins Martin H, Rozeman Constantijn AM, Wetzels-Gulpers Liliane, Rouwet Ellen V, Kruidenier Lotte M, Nicolaï Saskia PA, Teijink Joep AW
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-10-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/8/26

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