Ankle Brachial Index determination by oscillometric method in general practice

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Peripheral arterial disease; Cardiovascular - Diseases of the vasculature and circulation including the lymphatic system

• Registration Number: ACTRN12609000744257
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Tasmania

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2009-08-26
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 250

Inclusion Criteria

Particpants in the REduction in Atherothrombosis for Continued Health (REACH) regisrty. At baseline (participants were enrolled over a four-month period from March to June 2004) the participants in REACH meet the following criteria:

(a) Were aged 45+ years;
(b) Had known cardiovascular disease (peripheral arterial disease, coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease) or at least three atherosclerosis risk factors [current smoking, diabetic nephropathy, systolic blood pressure greater than 150 mmHg, Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) < 0.9 in either leg at rest, asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis, and/or the presence of at least one carotid plaque].
(c) Were physically able to attend the practice and were approved by their usual treating general practitioner

Exclusion Criteria

Deceased since enrolment in REACH registry.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified