Pulse Assessment

Published: Jan. 4, 2023, 10 a.m.

Rosa presents with a history of CAD and has complaints of pale cool skin on the right lower extremity. The therapist suspects a femoral artery dysfunction. Which of the following pulses is BEST to indicate an impaired flow or blockage in femoral artery? 

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A. Carotid 

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B. Femoral 

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C. Popliteal 

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D. Pedal

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