Simple Test May Identify Stroke Survivors At Risk Of Another Cardiovascular Event
Posted on August 30th, 2009 by tel
Simple Test May Identify Stroke Survivors At Risk Of Another Cardiovascular Event
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Measuring blood flow in the ankle may identify stroke survivors at risk of subsequent events. This test, the ankle brachial index, compares blood flow in the ankle to blood flow in the arm to detect poor circulation caused by fatty plaque buildup in the lower body, a condition known as peripheral artery disease.
Sourced from: ScienceDaily: Health & Medicine News
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