For example, in people with type 2 diabetes, an absent dorsalis pedis pulse is associated with a future heart attack or stroke. Peripheral Arterial Disease. Peripheral arterial disease ...

We have surveyed 1000 infants and children to establish the prevalence of congenitally absent pedal pulses. Method One thousand children between the ages of one and 10, who were . . .

Note that in a small number of patients, the dorsalis pedis pulse is absent. Once you have found a pulse, inflate the cuff slowly above systolic pressure until the pulse is no longer audible ...

This pulse will be found lateral to the extensor hallucis longus tendon, which becomes visible when the great toe is in dorsiflexion . Figure 4 Palpation of the Dorsalis Pedis Pulse.

The ADA is recommending screening for anyone with diabetes > 50 years old. Medical history and physical exam will identify those with other PAD risk factors (eg, smoking, advanced age ...

On examination, he had a blistering eruption and a weak left dorsalis pedis pulse; he was unable to tolerate sensory and motor examinations. He had elevated serum D-dimer of 6.85 (normal 0.00–0.55) mg ...