Comparison of the Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABI) doppler with the pocket doppler with plethysmography probe in the assessment of arterial disease in diabetic patients: clinical and cost-effectiveness
CADTH
Record ID 32014000886
English
Authors' recommendations:
No literature was identified regarding the comparative clinical effectiveness or cost-effectiveness of using the ankle brachial pressure index Doppler on the limbs versus using a pocket Doppler with plethysmography unit on the toe when assessing arterial disease in diabetic patients.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2013
URL for published report:
http://www.cadth.ca/media/pdf/htis/nov-2013/RA0646%20ABI%20Pressure%20Measurement%20Device%20Final.pdf
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Ankle
- Brachial Artery
- Blood Pressure
- Arterial Occlusive Diseases
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Plethysmography
Contact
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Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Contact Address:
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Contact Name:
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Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)
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