Anatomical localization of atherosclerotic lesions using the pulse volume recorder.
The pulse volume recorder has been used in studying 62 limbs to assess its accuracy in localization of arteriosclerotic lesions of the lower limbs, realizing the limitations of clinical examination and simple pressure measurements. Its advantages over simple pressure measurements are illustrated. It was shown to be most accurate in locating isolated stenoses. The technique helps differentiate aorto-iliac from high superficial femoral artery obstruction. It can be used when severe medial sclerosis is present and is very helpful when distal pulses cannot be detected for technical reasons.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000792:Angiography; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001794:Blood Pressure; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D005080:Exercise Test; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg; D008875:Middle Aged; D010991:Plethysmography; D011674:Pulse; D013848:Thigh