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How does PADnet+ compare to other popular diagnostic tests?

April 26, 2017compare diagnostic padnet+ Popular tests

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How does PADnet+ compare to other popular diagnostic tests?

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PADnet+ segmental pressures (used for ABI measurement) and Pulse Volume Recordings (PVR) are technologies that have been in use for 30 years. PVR is complimentary to segmental pressure indices, and according to ACC/AHA Clinical Guidelines is quite useful in patients with non-compressible vessels (ABI values greater than 1.3). The following data from the American Medical Association compares the ABI to other common diagnostic tests.