Systematic review of techniques for assessing lower limb peripheral arterial disease
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The type of intervention for lower limb peripheral arterial disease is determined by disease severity; therefore, accurate assessment is essential. Intra-arterial contrast angiography is regarded as the reference standard, but it carries risks associated with arterial puncture and ionizing radiation. A UK-based group has performed a systematic review to ascertain whether magnetic resonance (MR) angiography, CT angiography or duplex ultrasonography could be safer and more acceptable to patients than contrast angiography for assessing the severity of this condition.
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