Oscilometric measurement of blood pressure in the lower legs

Abstract

Czech ABI Project has been conducted in 99 surgeries of general practitioners in 2011. The project has confirmed a feasibility of ABI measurement in GPs and its significance for an early detection of ischaemic peripherial disease.

Based on the project results the ABI measurement was recommended also for asymptomatic people over 50 with at least one risk factor of cardiovascular disease.

Keywords

• ABI
• general practitioner
• ischaemic peripherial disease
• cardiovascular risk