The Ankle-Brachial Index is Associated With Cardiovascular Complications After Noncardiac Surgery
Conclusions:
In patients submitted to noncardiac surgery, abnormal ABI is associated with a higher occurrence of a cardiovascular event.
Source: Angiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Carmo, G. A., Calderaro, D., Gualandro, D. M., Pastana, A. F., Yu, P. C., Marques, A. C., Caramelli, B. Tags: Peripheral Arterial Disease Source Type: research
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