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Plain X-ray showing extensive arterial CALCIFICATION in a patient with
chronic renal failure. The dorsalis dedis artery (single arrow) and
posterior tibial artery (double arrow) are “visible” on this plain X-ray
Such extensive calcification would lead to a falsely elevated ankle-brachial
index (ABI). Thus, a thorough physical examination of pulses is still
54 required even with a “normal” ABI.
