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To obtain a PVR waveform at the ankle cuff, press the button with the waveform
image on it on the remote. The cuff will inflate to the proper pressure and hold that
while the waveform is obtained. The patient should remain still during the
measurement; the waveform will appear about ten seconds after the cuff is inflated.
Press Dump after the waveform is obtained.
Repeat the sequence for the other leg – press Next and the system will move to the
left brachial location.
When finished, save the report.
The interpretation of the ABI values is based on recent guidelines.
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*HINT* If the ankle pressure is high, above 200 mmHg, or the cuff cannot obliterate
the Doppler sounds, this indicates that the artery may be incompressible due to
calcification.
SAVING/PRINTING REPORT
When finished you may add comments in the comment section and choose
Recommendations if desired. Save or print the report by going back to the File tab.
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A REPORT OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY FOUNDATION/AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
TASK FORCE ON PRACTICE GUIDELINES. CIRCULATION 2011; 124:2020–2045.