Peripheral Arterial Surgery

Abstract

Obliterative Arterial DiseaseLower Extremities Diagnostic measures. Despite the availability of electronic gadgetry and sophisticated angiography, the diagnosis and prognosis of ischemic disease of the lower extremities can generally be made by a carefully taken history and diligent physical examination. Both the location of the occlusive process and the degree of functional impairment should be recorded. A clinical oscillometer serves as a guide in estimating segmental pulse volume, substantiating the absence or presence of pulses and, in many cases, determining the degree of collateral blood flow distal to an occlusive lesion.Angiography, however, is of prime value to assess . . .