Validity of Ankle Brachial Index using Palpation Method in Screening for Peripheral Arterial Disease in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients at a Tertiary Hospital in the Philippines

Introduction. Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a significant marker of cardiovascular disease and is prevalent but underdiagnosed. Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) is the recommended screening test for PAD. However, not all clinics have a Doppler ultrasound. ABI by palpation offers a more feasible alte...

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Published in:	Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies
Main Authors:	Jonathan Mercado, May Sison, Maria Princess Landicho-Kanapi, Lyza Camille Gadong
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies 2018-10-01
Subjects:	diabetes mellitus ankle-brachial index palpation
Online Access:	https://asean-endocrinejournal.org/index.php/JAFES/article/view/470