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Title:

Chapter II: Diagnostic methods.

Document type:
Journal Article; Review
Author(s):
Cao, P; Eckstein, HH; De Rango, P; Setacci, C; Ricco, JB; de Donato, G; Becker, F; Robert-Ebadi, H; Diehm, N; Schmidli, J; Teraa, M; Moll, FL; Dick, F; Davies, AH; Lepäntalo, M; Apelqvist, J
Abstract:
Non-invasive vascular studies can provide crucial information on the presence, location, and severity of critical limb ischaemia (CLI), as well as the initial assessment or treatment planning. Ankle-brachial index with Doppler ultrasound, despite limitations in diabetic and end-stage renal failure patients, is the first-line evaluation of CLI. In this group of patients, toe-brachial index measurement may better establish the diagnosis. Other non-invasive measurements, such as segmental limb pres...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg
Year:
2011
Journal volume:
42 Suppl 2
Pages contribution:
S13-32
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1016/S1078-5884(11)60010-5
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22172470
Print-ISSN:
1078-5884
TUM Institution:
Fachgebiet Gefäßchirurgie (Prof. Eckstein)
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