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Is it possible for an ecg to detect pad -peripheral arterial disease?

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No: An electrocardiogram is a test for the heart and doesn't diagnose peripheral vascular disease directly. However, if ECG shows evidence of a heart attack or ischemia of the heart then the patient would have a higher chance of having pad. A simple test called an ankle-brachial index is a great screening tool for pad in non-diabetic patients. Call an icavl certified vascular lab to be screened.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Michael Miller answered

Specializes in Wound care

different area: An ECG ( electro cardio gram) is used to divide await the electrical impulses that affect the heart. Peripheral arterial disease is detected by feeling the pulses, and using an arterial doppler to measure blood flow and compare the arterial pressure in the arm arteries and leg arteries. However in someone with pad, there is a possibility of cardiac artery disease so you should be evaluated.

Answered 2/24/2018

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