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Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research



    STUDY OF ANKLE BRACHIAL INDEX IN SYSTEMIC HYPERTENSION_A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY


    Meghna Annie Philip , Thilagar, Premkumar , Jenish Babu A
    JCDR. 2024: 138-144

    Abstract

    Background: Patients who suffer from systemic hypertension frequently have peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Ankle brachial index is a simple approach for detecting asymptomatic PAD. PAD is indicated by an ABI of 0.9. PAD predicts a significant cardiovascular risk and is a sign of atherosclerosis. Aim: To study the effect of systemic hypertension on ankle brachial index and to assess the effect duration of hypertension and blood pressure on ankle brachial index.

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    Volume 15 Issue 5

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