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Novel Assessment (BlueDop) Device for Detection of Lower Limb Arterial Disease: A Prospective Comparative Study
Author(s) -
Kordzadeh Ali,
Hoff Mekhola,
Tokidis Evripidis,
King David H.,
Browne Tom,
Prionidis Ioannis
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of ultrasound in medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.574
H-Index - 91
eISSN - 1550-9613
pISSN - 0278-4297
DOI - 10.1002/jum.14370
Subject(s) - medicine , arterial disease , ankle , peripheral , disease , excellence , surgery , physical therapy , vascular disease , cardiology , political science , law
According to National Institute of Clinical Excellence guidelines, the ankle‐brachial pressure index coupled with a full clinical evaluation has been the mainstay of detecting peripheral arterial disease on its suspicion. However, this technique is not free of its own limitations in calcified arteries, ulcerative and diabetic patients. We introduce a new, novel, and effective assessment device (BlueDop) with a minimal learning curve that could overcome such barriers and serve as a valid replacement in perihospital settings.