The Association between Earlobe Crease (Frank's Sign) and Abnormal Ankle-Brachial Index Determination Is Related to Age: A Population-Based Study.

Oscar H Del BruttoRobertino M MeraAldo F CostaMauricio ZambranoMark J Sedler

Published in: International journal of vascular medicine (2018)

The association between ELC and abnormal ABI determinations is probably attenuated by the high prevalence of both conditions in older persons. ELC might not be useful for identifying candidates for ABI determination.

Keyphrases

solid phase extraction
molecularly imprinted
physical activity
middle aged
community dwelling
high resolution
peripheral artery disease