Ankle-brachial index and cardiovascular risk prediction in survivors of COVID-19

ABSTRACT

The coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused global health, social and economic system challenges. Adults with cardiovascular disease may be at a higher risk of mortality with COVID-19. Low ankle-brachial index (ABI) indicates a diagnosis of peripheral artery disease (PAD) and is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease events. The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between PAB and the consequences of COVID-19. Patients and Methods: 160 patients were analyzed, and 33 (20.6%) (mean age 41.33 years, 72.7% women) of them had COVID-19.