Prognostic value of low ankle-brachial index in patients with hypertension and acute coronary syndromes

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Nevertheless, many patients are asymptomatic, and this condition frequently remains underdiagnosed. An ankle-brachial index (ABI) of less than 0.9 is a noninvasive and simple marker in t...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of hypertension 2009-02, Vol.27 (2), p.341-347
Hauptverfasser:	MORILLAS, Pedro, CORDERO, Alberto, GONZALEZ-MAQUEDA, Isidoro, BERTOMEU, Vicente, GONZALEZ-JUANATEY, Jose Ramon, QUILES, Juan, GUINDO, Josep, SORIA, Federico, MAZON, Pilar, NIETO, Vicente, ANGUITA, Manuel
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Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Acute Coronary Syndrome - complications Acute Coronary Syndrome - epidemiology Aged Aged, 80 and over Ankle Brachial Index Arterial hypertension. Arterial hypotension Biological and medical sciences Blood and lymphatic vessels Cardiology. Vascular system Clinical manifestations. Epidemiology. Investigative techniques. Etiology Comorbidity Female Humans Hypertension - complications Hypertension - epidemiology Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Peripheral Vascular Diseases - diagnosis Peripheral Vascular Diseases - epidemiology Prevalence Prognosis Prospective Studies Spain - epidemiology
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