Question

A 72-year-old man presents with progressive bilateral lower limb pain when walking 200 metres, relieved by rest. There are reduced dorsalis pedis pulses. Which investigation is most appropriate initially to confirm peripheral arterial disease?

Accepted Answer

Ankle-brachial index measurement

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CT angiography

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Venous Doppler ultrasound

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MRI of the spine

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Plain X-ray of the legs

Practice question

A 72-year-old man presents with progressive bilateral lower limb pain when walking 200 metres, relieved by rest. There are reduced dorsalis pedis pulses. Which investigation is most appropriate initially to confirm peripheral arterial disease?