Using Venous Occlusion Plethysmography to Measure Clinical Improvements in Peripheral Artery Disease Following Participation in a Supervised Exercise Program

With all chronic diseases, monitoring change is vital for proper management. The ankle brachial index (ABI) test is a safe, non-invasive, and cost-effective tool available for diagnosing peripheral artery disease (PAD). The ABI measures worsening of disease, however, it is not reflective of improvements in physical functioning. Currently, researchers are reliant on physical function tests such as maximal walking distance, pain free walking distance, and the 6 minute walk test to demonstrate clinical, patient-centered improvement variables in individuals following participation in supervised exercise programs or post procedure.
Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research