Segmental pressure measurements may be superior to an ABI test to identify arterial insufficiency:

A. in patients with an ulcer proximal to the ankle.
B. in patients with diabetes.
C. in patients with concomitant venous insufficiency.
D. in patients with toe ulcerations.


A

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