ABSTRACT Peripheral obstructive arterial disease is the third leading cause in the world of atherosclerotic cardiovascular morbidity. About 70% to 80% of affected patients are asymptomatic, which may delay or hinder early diagnosis. Intermittent claudication is the most common symptom. The main risk factors associated with the disease are advanced age, high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia and smoking. The ankle-brachial index is considered the main clinical test to diagnose the presence and severity of the disease, regardless of the […]
