152. Going Out on a Limb - An Approach to Peripheral Arterial Disease
The Intern At Work: Internal Medicine
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Taking a Blood Pressure Test for P a D
A 15 to 20 millimeter mercury difference between both arms may suggest presence of sub clavian artery stenosis. Insure that you examine for the presence of brues, which might suggest arterial stenosis. Additional diagnostic tests include segmental dobler pressures and pulse volume recordings before and after exercise.
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