Administrative data are not sensitive for the detection of peripheral artery disease in the community

In conclusion, ascertaining PAD using administrative data scores was insensitive compared with the ABI, limiting the use of administrative data in the community setting.

Source: Vascular Medicine - July 24, 2016 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Hong, Y., Sebastianski, M., Makowsky, M., Tsuyuki, R., McMurtry, M. S. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research