Skip Navigation

This Article
Right arrow Full Text (PDF)
Right arrow Alert me when this article is cited
Right arrow Alert me if a correction is posted
Services
Right arrow Email this article to a friend
Right arrow Similar articles in this journal
Right arrow Similar articles in PubMed
Right arrow Alert me to new issues of the journal
Right arrow Add to My Personal Archive
Right arrow Download to citation manager
Right arrow Search for citing articles in:
ISI Web of Science (130)
Right arrowRequest Permissions
Google Scholar
Right arrow Articles by FOWKES, F G R
Right arrow Search for Related Content
PubMed
Right arrow PubMed Citation
Right arrow Articles by FOWKES, F G R
Social Bookmarking
 Add to CiteULike   Add to Connotea   Add to Del.icio.us  
What's this?

© 1988 Oxford University Press

research-article

The Measurement of Atherosclerotic Peripheral Arterial Disease in Epidemiological Surveys

F G R FOWKES

Department of Community Medicine, Medical School Teviot Place, Edinburgh EH8 9AG, UK

In cardiovascular surveys, the WHO questionnaire on intermittent claudication has traditionally been used as a measure of atherosclerotic peripheral arterial disease of the lower limbs. But the questionnaire is of limited value because atherosclerotic disease is frequently asymptomatic. Research on the validity and reliability of the questionnaire and the simpler non-invasive tests of peripheral arterial disease are reviewed. These tests include measurement of the ankle-brachial systolic pressure ratio, a treadmill exercise test, a reactive hyperaemia test and assessment of toe-pulse reappearance time. The performance of these non-invasive tests is such that they should be used, in conjunction with the intermittent claudication questionnaire, in epidemiological studies of atherosclerotic peripheral arterial disease of the lower limbs.

Revised 1 October 1987


Add to CiteULike CiteULike   Add to Connotea Connotea   Add to Del.icio.us Del.icio.us    What's this?


This article has been cited by other articles:


Home page
QJMHome page
M.P. Khanolkar, S.C. Bain, and J.W. Stephens
The diabetic foot
QJM, September 1, 2008; 101(9): 685 - 695.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
CJASNHome page
Y. P. Liew, J. R. Bartholomew, S. Demirjian, J. Michaels, and M. J. Schreiber Jr.
Combined Effect of Chronic Kidney Disease and Peripheral Arterial Disease on All-Cause Mortality in a High-Risk Population
Clin. J. Am. Soc. Nephrol., July 1, 2008; 3(4): 1084 - 1089.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Vasc MedHome page
M Nylaende, A Kroese, E Stranden, B Morken, G Sandbaek, A. Lindahl, H Arnesen, and I Seljeflot
Markers of vascular inflammation are associated with the extent of atherosclerosis assessed as angiographic score and treadmill walking distances in patients with peripheral arterial occlusive disease
Vascular Medicine, February 1, 2006; 11(1): 21 - 28.
[Abstract] [PDF]


Home page
Fam PractHome page
O. Takahashi, T. Shimbo, M. Rahman, R. Musa, W. Kurokawa, T. Yoshinaka, and T. Fukui
Validation of the auscultatory method for diagnosing peripheral arterial disease
Fam. Pract., February 1, 2006; 23(1): 10 - 14.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Age AgeingHome page
R. A. Mangiafico, F. Sarnataro, M. Mangiafico, and C. E. Fiore
Impaired cognitive performance in asymptomatic peripheral arterial disease: relation to C-reactive protein and D-dimer levels
Age Ageing, January 1, 2006; 35(1): 60 - 65.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Diabetes CareHome page
C. Lahoz, I. Vicente, F. Laguna, M. F. Garcia-Iglesias, M. Taboada, and J. M. Mostaza
Metabolic Syndrome and Asymptomatic Peripheral Artery Disease in Subjects Over 60 Years of Age
Diabetes Care, January 1, 2006; 29(1): 148 - 150.
[Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
J. Gerontol. A Biol. Sci. Med. Sci.Home page
S. Volpato, S. G. Leveille, C. Blaum, L. P. Fried, and J. M. Guralnik
Risk Factors for Falls in Older Disabled Women With Diabetes: The Women's Health and Aging Study
J. Gerontol. A Biol. Sci. Med. Sci., December 1, 2005; 60(12): 1539 - 1545.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Vasc MedHome page
R. K Oka, A. Szuba, J. C Giacomini, and J. P Cooke
A pilot study of l-arginine supplementation on functional capacity in peripheral arterial disease
Vascular Medicine, November 1, 2005; 10(4): 265 - 274.
[Abstract] [PDF]


Home page
J Am Board Fam MedHome page
S. L. Eason, N. J. Petersen, M. Suarez-Almazor, B. Davis, and T. C. Collins
Diabetes Mellitus, Smoking, and the Risk for Asymptomatic Peripheral Arterial Disease: Whom Should We Screen?
J Am Board Fam Med, September 1, 2005; 18(5): 355 - 361.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Arch Intern MedHome page
G. I. Parameswaran, K. Brand, and J. Dolan
Pulse Oximetry as a Potential Screening Tool for Lower Extremity Arterial Disease in Asymptomatic Patients With Diabetes Mellitus
Arch Intern Med, February 28, 2005; 165(4): 442 - 446.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Vasc MedHome page
E. R Mohler III, D. Treat-Jacobson, M. P Reilly, K. E Cunningham, M. Miani, M. H Criqui, W. R Hiatt, and A. T Hirsch
Utility and barriers to performance of the ankle brachial index in primary care practice
Vascular Medicine, November 1, 2004; 9(4): 253 - 260.
[Abstract] [PDF]


Home page
Diabetes CareHome page
E. W. Gregg, P. Sorlie, R. Paulose-Ram, Q. Gu, M. S. Eberhardt, M. Wolz, V. Burt, L. Curtin, M. Engelgau, and L. Geiss
Prevalence of Lower-Extremity Disease in the U.S. Adult Population >=40 Years of Age With and Without Diabetes: 1999-2000 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Diabetes Care, July 1, 2004; 27(7): 1591 - 1597.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
CirculationHome page
I. M. van der Meer, M. L. Bots, A. Hofman, A. Iglesias del Sol, D. A.M. van der Kuip, and J. C.M. Witteman
Predictive Value of Noninvasive Measures of Atherosclerosis for Incident Myocardial Infarction: The Rotterdam Study
Circulation, March 9, 2004; 109(9): 1089 - 1094.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
J. Am. Soc. Nephrol.Home page
K. Ono, A. Tsuchida, H. Kawai, H. Matsuo, R. Wakamatsu, A. Maezawa, S. Yano, T. Kawada, and Y. Nojima
Ankle-Brachial Blood Pressure Index Predicts All-Cause and Cardiovascular Mortality in Hemodialysis Patients
J. Am. Soc. Nephrol., June 1, 2003; 14(6): 1591 - 1598.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Vasc MedHome page
R. K Oka, A. Szuba, J. C Giacomini, and J. P Cooke
Gender differences in perception of PAD: a pilot study
Vascular Medicine, May 1, 2003; 8(2): 89 - 94.
[Abstract] [PDF]


Home page
CLIN APPL THROMB HEMOSTHome page
F. Kushiya, H. Wada, M. Sakakura, Y. Mori, E. C. Gabazza, M. Nishikawa, T. Nobori, M. Noguchi, K. Izumi, and H. Shiku
Atherosclerotic and Hemostatic Abnormalities in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis
Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis, January 1, 2003; 9(1): 53 - 60.
[Abstract] [PDF]


Home page
Diabetes CareHome page
S. Volpato, L. Ferrucci, C. Blaum, G. Ostir, A. Cappola, L. P. Fried, R. Fellin, and J. M. Guralnik
Progression of Lower-Extremity Disability in Older Women With Diabetes: The Women's Health and Aging Study
Diabetes Care, January 1, 2003; 26(1): 70 - 75.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Diabetes CareHome page
D. N. O'Neal, G. Dragicevic, K. G. Rowley, M. Z. Ansari, N. Balazs, A. Jenkins, and J. D. Best
A Cross-Sectional Study of the Effects of Type 2 Diabetes and Other Cardiovascular Risk Factors on Structure and Function of Nonstenotic Arteries of the Lower Limb
Diabetes Care, January 1, 2003; 26(1): 199 - 205.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Diabetes CareHome page
S. Volpato, C. Blaum, H. Resnick, L. Ferrucci, L. P. Fried, and J. M. Guralnik
Comorbidities and Impairments Explaining the Association Between Diabetes and Lower Extremity Disability: The Women's Health and Aging Study
Diabetes Care, April 1, 2002; 25(4): 678 - 683.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
J. Am. Soc. Nephrol.Home page
A. O'Hare and K. Johansen
Lower-Extremity Peripheral Arterial Disease among Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease
J. Am. Soc. Nephrol., December 1, 2001; 12(12): 2838 - 2847.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Vasc MedHome page
A. T Hirsch, S. L Halverson, D. Treat-Jacobson, P. S Hotvedt, M. M Lunzer, S. Krook, S. Rajala, and D. B Hunninghake
The Minnesota Regional Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening Program: toward a definition of community standards of care
Vascular Medicine, May 1, 2001; 6(2): 87 - 96.
[Abstract] [PDF]


Home page
Am J EpidemiolHome page
J. D. Hooi, A. D. M. Kester, H. E. J. H. Stoffers, M. M. Overdijk, J. W. van Ree, and J. A. Knottnerus
Incidence of and Risk Factors for Asymptomatic Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease: A Longitudinal Study
Am. J. Epidemiol., April 1, 2001; 153(7): 666 - 672.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Arch Intern MedHome page
I. C. D. Westendorp, B. A. in't Veld, D. E. Grobbee, H. A. P. Pols, W. T. Meijer, A. Hofman, and J. C. M. Witteman
Hormone Replacement Therapy and Peripheral Arterial Disease: The Rotterdam Study
Arch Intern Med, September 11, 2000; 160(16): 2498 - 2502.
[Abstract] [Full Text]


Home page
Psychosom. Med.Home page
M. C. Whiteman, I. J. Deary, and F. G. R. Fowkes
Personality and Social Predictors of Atherosclerotic Progression: Edinburgh Artery Study
Psychosom Med, September 1, 2000; 62(5): 703 - 714.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
CirculationHome page
M. M. McDermott, L. Fried, E. Simonsick, S. Ling, and J. M. Guralnik
Asymptomatic Peripheral Arterial Disease Is Independently Associated With Impaired Lower Extremity Functioning : The Women’s Health and Aging Study
Circulation, March 7, 2000; 101(9): 1007 - 1012.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
ANGIOLOGYHome page
D. Chomard, P. Habault, M. Ledemeney, C. Haon, and D. Chomard
Prognostic Aspects of TcPO2 in Iloprost Treatment as an Alternative to Amputation
Angiology, April 1, 1999; 50(4): 283 - 288.
[Abstract] [PDF]


Home page
Arch Intern MedHome page
M. McGrae McDermott, S. Mehta, and P. Greenland
Exertional Leg Symptoms Other Than Intermittent Claudication Are Common in Peripheral Arterial Disease
Arch Intern Med, February 22, 1999; 159(4): 387 - 392.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Bio.Home page
W. T. Meijer, A. W. Hoes, D. Rutgers, M. L. Bots, A. Hofman, and D. E. Grobbee
Peripheral Arterial Disease in the Elderly : The Rotterdam Study
Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Biol., February 1, 1998; 18(2): 185 - 192.
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]


Home page
Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Bio.Home page
S. C. de Jong, C. D. A. Stehouwer, A. J. C. Mackaay, M. van den Berg, E. J. Bulterijs, F. C. Visser, J. Bax, and J. A. Rauwerda
High Prevalence of Hyperhomocysteinemia and Asymptomatic Vascular Disease in Siblings of Young Patients With Vascular Disease and Hyperhomocysteinemia
Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Biol., November 1, 1997; 17(11): 2655 - 2662.
[Abstract] [Full Text]


Home page
CLIN APPL THROMB HEMOSTHome page
M. Catalano, E. Perilli, G. Carzaniga, G. Scandale, and M. Carotta
Arterial Damage, Triglycerides, Apolipoprotein, and Lp-(a) Values in PVD Patients
Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis, April 1, 1997; 3(2): 104 - 109.
[Abstract] [PDF]


Home page
Med Decis MakingHome page
H. E.J.H. Stoffers, A. D.M. Kester, V. Kaiser, P. E.L.M. Rinkens, and J. A. Knottnerus
Diagnostic Value of Signs and Symptoms Associated with Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease Seen in General Practice: A Multivariable Approach
Med Decis Making, February 1, 1997; 17(1): 61 - 70.
[Abstract] [PDF]


Home page
StrokeHome page
P. L. Allan, P. I. Mowbray, A. J. Lee, and F. G. R. Fowkes
Relationship Between Carotid Intima-Media Thickness and Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Peripheral Arterial Disease: The Edinburgh Artery Study
Stroke, February 1, 1997; 28(2): 348 - 353.
[Abstract] [Full Text]


Home page
Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Bio.Home page
J.G. van der Bom, M.L. Bots, H.H.D.M. van Vliet, H.A.P. Pols, A. Hofman, and D.E. Grobbee
Antithrombin and Atherosclerosis in the Rotterdam Study
Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Biol., July 1, 1996; 16(7): 864 - 867.
[Abstract] [Full Text]


Home page
ANGIOLOGYHome page
T. J. Wilt, B. R. Davis, D. G. Meyers, J.-L. Rouleau, and F. M. Sacks
Prevalence and Correlates of Symptomatic Peripheral Atherosclerosis in Individuals with Coronary Heart Disease and Cholesterol Levels Less Than 240 mg/dL: Baseline Results from the Cholesterol And Recurrent Events (CARE) Study
Angiology, June 1, 1996; 47(6): 533 - 541.
[Abstract] [PDF]


Home page
Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Bio.Home page
M. van den Berg, C. D.A. Stehouwer, E. Bierdrager, and J. A. Rauwerda
Plasma Homocysteine and Severity of Atherosclerosis in Young Patients With Lower-Limb Atherosclerotic Disease
Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Biol., January 1, 1996; 16(1): 165 - 171.
[Abstract] [Full Text]


Home page
BMJHome page
M. Ogren, B. Hedblad, S.-O. Isacsson, L. Janzon, G. Jungquist, and S.-E. Lindell
Ten year cerebrovascular morbidity and mortality in 68 year old men with asymptomatic carotid stenosis
BMJ, May 20, 1995; 310(6990): 1294 - 1298.
[Abstract] [Full Text]


Home page
CirculationHome page
W. R. Hiatt, S. Hoag, and R. F. Hamman
Effect of Diagnostic Criteria on the Prevalence of Peripheral Arterial Disease : The San Luis Valley Diabetes Study
Circulation, March 1, 1995; 91(5): 1472 - 1479.
[Abstract] [Full Text]


Home page
ANGIOLOGYHome page
M. Neirotti, M. Molaschi, M. Ponzetto, C. Macchione, L. Poli, F. Bonino, and F. Fabris
Hemodynamic, Hemorheologic, and Hemocoagulative Changes After Treatment With Picotamide in Patients Affected by Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) of the Lower Limbs
Angiology, February 1, 1994; 45(2): 137 - 141.
[Abstract] [PDF]



Disclaimer:
Please note that abstracts for content published before 1996 were created through digital scanning and may therefore not exactly replicate the text of the original print issues. All efforts have been made to ensure accuracy, but the Publisher will not be held responsible for any remaining inaccuracies. If you require any further clarification, please contact our Customer Services Department.