PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE AND ANKLE BRACHIAL INDEX
Author Name: 1. Mrs. Salini Sasikumar 2. Dr. Jomet George
Volume/Issue: 03/04
Country: India
DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://www.doi-ds.org/doilink/09.2022-22139473/UIJIR
Affiliation:
- Senior Lecturer, Upasana College of Nursing Kollam (Research Scholar at JJT University, Rajasthan), India
- Research Supervisor, JJT University, Rajasthan, India
ABSTRACT
Peripheral artery disease (also called peripheral arterial disease) is a common circulatory problem in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the limbs. When peripheral artery disease (PAD) is develop on the legs or arms usually the legs don't receive enough blood flow to keep up with demand. This may cause symptoms, such as leg pain when walking (claudication). Peripheral artery disease is also likely to be a sign of a build up of fatty deposits in the arteries (atherosclerosis). This condition may narrow the arteries and reduce blood flow to the legs and occasionally arms.
Key words: Peripheral Artery, Ankle Brachial Index
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