Ankle-Brachial Index determination and peripheral arterial disease diagnosis by an oscillometric blood pressure device in primary care: Validation and diagnostic accuracy study

Objectives: To determine the level of agreement between a 'conventional' Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) measurement (using Doppler and mercury sphygmomanometer taken by a research nurse) and a 'pragmatic' ABI measure (using an oscillometric device taken by a practice nurse) in primar...

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Main Authors: Nelson, M., Quinn, S., Winzenberg, T., Howes, F., Shiel, L., Reid, Christopher
Format: Journal Article
Published: 2012
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/34310