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Report Correct Option for This Noninvasive Physiologic Study

Published on Wed May 24, 2023

Question: My cardiologist placed blood pressure cuffs on the patient’s legs and arms at the appropriate levels. They obtained Doppler signals from the arteries in the legs by holding a small probe against the patient’s skin. My cardiologist compared the differences in the pressure between the arms and the ankles. The patient then walked on a treadmill. My cardiologist took the [...]
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