[Correlation of lower extremity Doppler index with flow-mediated vasodilation and the extent of coronary disease].
OBJECTIVE
The aim of this study was to examine relationship between resting ankle-brachial pressure index and flow mediated vasodilation, and that of the extent of coronary artery disease.


METHODS
Authors examined 77 subjects. All had peripheral arterial disease (with ankle-brachial pressure index less than 0.8), and angina pectoris (coronary artery disease verified by coronary angiography). Mean age was 64.6 years (range 41-82 years). Flow mediated (endothelial dependent) vasodilatation was measured for all participiant.


RESULTS
Authors stated, that ankle-brachial pressure index significantly correlates with flow mediated vasodilatation and the same connection can be supposed between Doppler index and coronary artery disease's extension.
Vértes
András
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Gottsegen György Országos Kardiológiai Intézet, Budapest. avertes@axelero.hu
Káli
András
A
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004730:Endothelium, Vascular / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D035002:Lower Extremity / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018608:Ultrasonography, Doppler; D014664:Vasodilation