Falsely elevated ankle brachial index is used for evaluation of?: (A) Deep vein thrombosis, (B) Acute limb ischemia, (C) Chronic venous insufficiency, (D) Calcified vessels
Answer is D. Ankle brachial index always >1 If <= 0.9 =indicates vascular insufficiency (Berger disease) Option 4- Calcified vessels will upgrade peripheral resistance so develop Pseudo hypeension So, ABI is also |