March 2, 2005 — Pulse oximetry of the toes may be as accurate as ankle-brachial index (ABI) for the screening of lower extremity arterial disease (LEAD) in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to ...
Inspect the legs from the groin to the feet noting any asymmetry, skin changes, hair distribution, varicosities, or edema. Signs of vascular insufficiency include pallor, coolness, cyanosis, atrophy, ...
The following text summarizes information provided in the video. Arterial disease in the lower limbs is often caused by atherosclerosis, thrombosis, or embolism. In addition, traumatic damage to the ...