An elevated ankle-brachial index is not a valid proxy for peripheral medial arterial calcification

This study aims to investigate the use of an elevated ABI as proxy for MAC, as visualized with computed tomography (CT).

Source: Atherosclerosis - March 12, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Anna G. Hoek, Sabine R. Zwakenberg, Petra J.M. Elders, Pim A. de Jong, Wilko Spiering, Jonas W. Bartstra, Teddo Doesburg, Amber A. van der Heijden, Yvonne T. van der Schouw, Joline W.J. Beulens, on behalf of the SMART Study Group Source Type: research