Lower Extremity Arterial Duplex, Toe-Brachial Index, and Computed Tomography Angiography Examinations in Peripheral Arterial Disease: A Case Presentation. (November 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Viduetsky, Alexander; Benedict, Matthew
• Is Part Of: Journal of diagnostic medical sonography. Volume 33:Number 6(2017:Dec.)
• Page Start: 522
• Page End: 528
• Publication Date: 2017-11
• Subjects: peripheral arterial disease -- arterial occlusion -- computed tomography angiography -- arterial duplex sonography -- physiologic arterial examination -- toe-brachial indices; Diagnostic ultrasonic imaging -- Periodicals; Ultrasonic imaging -- Periodicals; Échographie -- Périodiques; Échographie; Périodique électronique (Descripteur de forme); Ressource Internet (Descripteur de forme); 616.07543
• DOI: 10.1177/8756479317708755
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 8756-4793

Abstract

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) commonly results from progressive narrowing of arteries in the extremities because of atherosclerosis. More than 8 million people in the United States have PAD. The majority of individuals with PAD are seniors with one or more cardiovascular disease risk factors. Because patients with PAD may be asymptomatic, the true incidence of PAD may be underreported. Accurate and timely diagnosis of PAD is very important for optimal treatment.