Question # 20

A patient with a non-healing lower-extremity ulcer has an ABI of 0.55, biphasic Doppler signals, and no rest pain. What is the most appropriate clinical interpretation?

Options:

A.

Critical limb ischemia requiring immediate revascularization before any local care

B.

Moderate arterial insufficiency that may allow modified compression and cautious local therapy under close monitoring

C.

Completely normal perfusion permitting unrestricted high compression

D.

Pure venous disease with no arterial component

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