Abstract:
Objective: To determine the association between an abnormal ankle brachial index (ABI) and the presence of significant coronary artery disease (CAD) on coronary angiography. Study Design: Cross-sectional, observational study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore, from July to October 2007. Methodology: A series of 41 patients undergoing coronary angiography in Sheikh Zayed Hospital were selected and their ABI were calculated before the diagnostic coronary angiography. ABI calculations and coronary angiography reporting were done by separate individuals and data was analysed using SPSS 12.0. All patients undergoing diagnostic coronary angiography were included in the study except for those having peripheral arterial disease documented by lower extremity revascularization, lower extremity ulceration and lower extremity amputation. Proportion were compared using chi-square test with significance at p
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79-82
DOI:
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Published:
Journal: Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP, Volume: 20, Issue: 2, Year: 2010