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Case #5 -
A 64 year old with progressive L leg pain

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
4.) What are diagnostic noninvasive tests that you should do for this patient to support your diagnosis?

Diagnostic non-invasive tests:

  • Ankle bracheal index (ABI) - ankle systolic pressure/brachial systolic pressure
    The normal is 0.90 - 1.10.

  • Toe pressure - The normal is 70% of systolic blood pressure

 
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