Novel Assessment (BlueDop) Device for Detection of Lower Limb Arterial Disease: A Prospective Comparative Study |
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| Authors: | Ali Kordzadeh MBBS MSc MD VA‐BC Mekhola Hoff MRCS PhD Evripidis Tokidis MBBS David H. King BSc MSc Tom Browne FRCS Ioannis Prionidis FRCS PhD |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Vascular, Endovascular, and Renal Access, Mid Essex Hospital Services, National Health Service Trust Broomfield Hospital, Essex, England |
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| Abstract: | According to National Institute of Clinical Excellence guidelines, the ankle‐brachial pressure index coupled with a full clinical evaluation has been the mainstay of detecting peripheral arterial disease on its suspicion. However, this technique is not free of its own limitations in calcified arteries, ulcerative and diabetic patients. We introduce a new, novel, and effective assessment device (BlueDop) with a minimal learning curve that could overcome such barriers and serve as a valid replacement in perihospital settings. |
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| Keywords: | ankle‐brachial pressure index BlueDop BlueDop duplex sonography lower limb arterial examination novel lower limb arterial examination novel technique peripheral vascular |
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