Prevalence of peripheral arterial disease and arterial calcification based on three ankle-brachial index calculation methods (highest, average, and lowest systolic ankle pressure): A cross-sectional study in Type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Peru.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and arterial calcification (AC) are frequent yet underdiagnosed vascular complications in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The ankle-brachial index (ABI) is a widely used, non-invasive too for detecting these conditions. However, differences in ABI calculation methos can impact diagnostic accuracy and prevalence estimates.

Objective

To determine the prevalence of PAD and AC based on three ABI calculation methods in patients with T2DM attending a public hospital in Peru.

Methodology

We conducted a cross-sectional study using data from the At-Risk Foot Program of the Endocrinology Department at Hospital María Auxiliadora (2015-2020). ABI was calculated for each lower limb using the highest, average or lowest

SUBMITTER: Espinoza-Enciso LF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12445549 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature