Background: Peripheral arterial disease is associated with an excessive risk for cardiovascular events and mortality. It is usually measured with ankle brachial index (ABI), which is shown to be influenced by left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) independent of coronary disease. Diabetics significantly have higher risk for cardiovascular disease. The aim of current study is to evaluate relation of ABI to LVEF in diabetic patients.
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