SMJ articles in the category "ankle brachial index"

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Ankle Brachial Index Measurement in Primary Care Setting: How Long Does It Take?

Background:Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) affects over 8 million people in the United States and has been found to be associated with an increased incidence of coronary and carotid artery disease. The ankle brachial index (ABI) measurement is a highly specific noninvasive screening and diagnostic test for PAD, but is rarely…

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The Role of Ankle-Brachial Index as a Screening Test for Coronary Artery Disease in the Hispanic Population

Objectives: This study evaluated the role of ankle-brachial index (ABI) as an effective screening test of coronary artery disease (CAD) in the Hispanic population. Methods: This was an observational cross-sectional study, based on a retrospective review of the medical management of the study patients using already available data. The study…

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