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Why Do Diabetics Lose Limbs?
Plethysmography - limb
Normal Values
There should be less than 20 mmHg difference in the systolic blood pressure of the leg compared with that of the arm.
What abnormal results mean
Abnormal results may be due to:
Arterial occlusive disease Blood clots - Blood vessel changes due to diabetes
- Injury to an artery
- Other blood vessel disease (vascular disease)
Other conditions for which the test may be performed:
Deep venous thrombosis
If you have an abnormal result, you may undergo further...
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