Evaluation of Asymptomatic Peripheral Arterial Disease by Ankle- Brachial Index in Patients with Concomitant Coronary Arterial Disease

authors:

avatar Hosein Vakili 1 , avatar Roxana Sadeghi 1 , * , avatar Kobra Doustali 1 , avatar Habibollah Saadat 1 , avatar Mohammad Hasan Namazi 1 , avatar Morteza Safi 1

Cardiovascular Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
International Cardiovascular Research Journal: Vol.6, issue 4; e12790
published online: December 31, 2012
article type: Brief Report
received: May 09, 2017
accepted: November 22, 2012

how to cite: Vakili H , Sadeghi R , Doustali K , Saadat H , Namazi M H, et al. Evaluation of Asymptomatic Peripheral Arterial Disease by Ankle- Brachial Index in Patients with Concomitant Coronary Arterial Disease. Int Cardiovasc Res J. 2012;6(4):e12790. 

Abstract

Background: Peripheral arterial disease is associated with adverse cardiovascular outcomes.
As such, it is found that screening for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) improves risk
assessment. Thus, intensive risk factor modification and medical treatment in these
patients are necessary.
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of asymptomatic
peripheral arterial disease in patients with concomitant coronary arterial disease.
Methods: Asymptomatic peripheral arterial disease was investigated in 400 patients (60%
males, 40% females, aged 59.7± 11.3) with a documented coronary arterial disease.
Results: Among patients with documented CAD, 12% had asymptomatic PAD with the
ABI ratio of less than 0.9.
Conclusions: It is advisable to screen for PAD not only as a disease but also as a risk
assessment method for atherosclerosis.

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