Cardiac/Vascular nursing
ABI Results PAD is indicated if the ABI is less than 1.0; the lower the ABI, the more severe the disease imaging studies to diagnose PAD arterial duplex ultrasound, CTA, MRA, and contrast arteriography. In the absence of risk factors, history, signs, or symptoms of PAD. Do not perform routine screening Treatment for intermittent claudication Smoking cessation, statin therapy, anti-platelet therapy, Cilostazol (Pletal) for patient's without CHF, diabetic control, exercise therapy(walking 3 times a week for 30-60 mins), surgery
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aortic regurgitation murmur