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MEASUREMENT OF THE ANKLE-BRACHIAL PRESSURE INDEX (ABPI)

SANDRA MARINOVIĆ KULIŠIĆ ; Zagreb University Hospital Center, University Department of Dermatovenereology,

Abstract

Measurement of the ankle-brachial pressure index, also known as ankle-brachial index or ankle-arm index is a ratio of the ankle blood pressure and brachial blood pressure. It is easy to perform and allows for diagnosis and further definition of the severity of peripheral arterial disease with sensitivity 90% and specificity 98%. The test is not appropriate for mild arterial changes as in case of comorbidity. Its further objectives are to identify patients
at an higher risk of cardiovascular events.

Keywords

ankle-brachial pressure indeks; peripheral arterial disease

Hrčak ID:

98708

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/98708

Publication date:

25.2.2013.

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