| Peripheral Arterial Examinations | ||
These examinations are helpful in evaluating patients with the following diagnoses or symptoms: Claudication Gangrene of the digit or toe Native artery disease Ischemic rest pain Ischemic ulcer Diabetes with arterial disease with/without presence of ulcer of the foot or leg Embolic disease of the lower or upper extremity Foot or toe pain Raynaud's disease Pre-op evaluation for podiatric procedures Non-healing foot or toe lesion Peripheral neuropathy Steal of the upper extremity from a renal access graft Post-op assessment after bypass or angioplasty This examination is referred to as either an Upper Extremity Pulse Volume Recording or a Lower Extremity Pulse Volume Recording with or without exercise. There is no preparation for this exam, you may eat and take your medications. |
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