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Imaging recommendation · Vascular

Lower extremity claudication, suspected PAD

Recommended: Arterial Doppler + Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) is the preferred imaging study for lower extremity claudication, suspected pad. ABI < 0.9 indicates PAD.

Recommended study

Arterial Doppler + Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)

US No contrast Preferred Vascular Outpatient Reviewed

ABI < 0.9 indicates PAD. CTA / MRA for surgical planning.

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