Question # 49

A patient with a chronic leg ulcer has an ABI of 1.28 and monophasic Doppler waveforms. What is the most appropriate next step in vascular evaluation?

Options:

A.

Conclude that arterial flow is excellent and apply maximal compression

B.

Obtain toe-brachial index or toe pressures because the elevated ABI may reflect non-compressible calcified vessels

C.

Diagnose pure venous disease and proceed without further testing

D.

Order no additional studies

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