Surgery passmed Flashcards
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What is an ABPI used for?
- what do the values indicate?
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An ankle-brachial pressure index (ABPI) is an investigation for stable peripheral arterial disease. A value of < 0.9 indicates intermittent claudication and < 0.5 indicates critical limb ischaemia. It is not the first-line investigation of choice for acute limb ischaemia.
2
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What examination should be performed in patients with suspected acute limb ischaemia?
A
A handheld arterial Doppler examination should be performed in patients with suspected acute limb ischaemia
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