Journal of Vascular Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 2 , Pages 46-51 , June 2005

The importance of obtaining ankle-brachial indexes in older adults: The other vital sign

  • Glenda Lawson, PhD, APRN, BC, CNS, CVN

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Glenda Lawson, PhD, APRN, BC, CNS, CVN, 217 Ozark Hall, Fayetteville, AR 72701.

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PII: S1062-0303(05)00058-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jvn.2005.04.001

Journal of Vascular Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 2 , Pages 46-51 , June 2005

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