Ankle-brachial index and physical function in older individuals: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Most prior studies investigating the association of lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD) with physical function were small or analyzed selected populations (e.g., patients at vascular clinics or persons with reduced function), leaving particular uncertainty regarding the association in the general community.

Methods

Among 5262 ARIC participants (age 71-90 years during 2011-2013), we assessed the cross-sectional association of ankle-brachial index (ABI) with the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) score (0-12), its individual components (chair stands, standing balance, and gait speed) (0-4 points each), and grip strength after accounting for potential confounders, including a history of coronary disease, stroke, or heart failure.

Result

SUBMITTER: Matsushita K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5325783 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature