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We thank Lan éelle et al for their interest in our recent article.1 We also want to commend the authors for their excellent publication demonstrating the ability of transcutaneous oxygen pressure (TcPO2) of the calf and buttock, applied during a treadmill exercise test, to identify patients who have significan t lower extremity atherosclerotic burden as measured by computed tomography angiography.2 Both TcPO2 and near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) represent exciting methods to measure the balance of oxygen delivery, demand, and utilization in the legs of patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) in rea l time.
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research