The reliability of the ankle brachial index: a systematic review

Abstract Background The ankle brachial index (ABI) is widely used in clinical practice as a non-invasive method to detect the presence and severity of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Current guidelines suggest that it should be used to monitor potential progression of PAD in affected individuals....

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Published in:Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
Main Authors: Sarah Casey, Sean Lanting, Christopher Oldmeadow, Vivienne Chuter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2019-08-01
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13047-019-0350-1