Discrepancies in Peripheral Arterial Function Indices Among Healthy Young Black Africans: Findings from Pilot Study Interpreted Using AHA Reference Values

Discrepancies in Peripheral Arterial Function Indices Among Healthy Young Black Africans: Findings from Pilot Study Interpreted Using AHA Reference Values

Abstract Background Accumulating evidence points to a rise in the incidence of peripheral arterial diseases (PAD) among young adults in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) highlighting the need for assessing peripheral arterial function (PAF) in this demographic. Current research from Asian populations suggest...

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Main Authors: Tuntufyege Erasto Mwasanjobe, Ashabilan Ebrahim, Oscar Mbembela, Omary Chillo, Jacktan Josephat Ruhighira, Fredirick Mashili
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:Artery Research
Subjects:
Ankle-Brachial Index
ABI
Toe-Brachial Index
TBI
Pulse volume waveforms
Peripheral arterial function
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s44200-025-00071-1
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