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PVD
bingousmle - 06-05-10 08:54
which of the following Ankle brachial indices (ABI s) on doppler of the limbs suggest vascular calcificaiton?
a. 1.2
b.0.4
c. 0.9
d. 1.4
e. hard to tell
bingousmle - 06-05-10 08:54
which of the following Ankle brachial indices (ABI s) on doppler of the limbs suggest vascular calcificaiton?
a. 1.2
b.0.4
c. 0.9
d. 1.4
e. hard to tell
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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Re: PVD manish28 - 06-06-10 12:03 My answer is: e.
which of the following Ankle brachial indices (ABI s) on doppler of the limbs suggest vascular calcificaiton? answer .e
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Re: PVD
bingousmle - 06-07-10 07:14 
posted by bobby on 06-07-10 06:22
[ANSWER e]
[ANSWER e]
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#5
Re: PVD babbu5508 - 06-07-10 13:39 My answer is: e.
This test is done by measuring blood pressure at the ankle and in the arm while a person is at rest. Measurements are usually repeated at both sites after 5 minutes of walking on a treadmill.
The ankle-brachial index (ABI) result is used to predict the severity of peripheral arterial disease .
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Re: PVD babbu5508 - 08-30-10 03:15 The ankle-brachial index (ABI) result is used to predict the severity of peripheral arterial disease...or vascular insufficiency.........
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