Abstract:Background: Diabetes Mellitus is the most common complication of vascular complications, one of which is peripheral arterial disease (PAD), which can increase morbidity and mortality in diabetic patient.Early screening parameter and diagnosis of PAD that currently still largely accepted are Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) and pulse oximetry. ABI and pulse oximetry each has advantages and disadvantages. Patients with diabetes, especially if accompanied by abdominal obesity often have arterial sti?ness so that the va… Show more
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