Abstract:
Introduction: The prevalence of Peripheral Vascular Disease is strikingly higher in a younger diabetic population,
affecting one in three diabetics older than 50 years
Methodology: Diabetic disease cases admitted in B.L.D.E.U’s Shri B. M. Patil Medical College, Hospital &
Research Centre / attending surgical OPD during period of Oct 2014 to July 2016.
All cases of Diabetes admitted in B.L.D.E.U’s Shri B. M. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre /
attending surgical OPD will be included in the study.
Results: In this study, Toe Brachial Index (TBI) was compared with Ankle Brachial Pulse Index (ABPI) to
ascertain which one would be a better diagnostic test for the diagnosis of PVD in patients of Diabetes. The study
was performed using Hand held Doppler and the results were confirmed using Colour Doppler.
Conclusion : Toe Brachial Index is a more Sensitive & Accurate diagnostic modality when compared to Ankle
Brachial Pulse Index for the diagnosis of PVD in patients with diabetes and is therefore a better screening tool for
the diagnosis of PVD in diabetics.
