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Toe-brachial index: Difference between revisions

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(Created page with "The '''toe-brachial index''' is an examination used in the evaluation of peripheral artery disease. It's related to the ankle-brachial index. In cases of arterial sclerosis which gives falsely elevated ABI, a toe-brachial index (TBI) should be measured. Digital arteries are frequently spared from diabetes and ESRD-induced arterial sclerosis. Measuring the toe-brachial index requires special equipment, including a...")
 
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* TBI > 0,7 = normal value
* TBI > 0,7 = normal value
* TBI < 0,7 = diagnostic for PAD
* TBI < 0,7 = diagnostic for PAD
 
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