Simple blood pressure test in the ankle could save lives and money for heart disease patients
NCT ID NCT04283565
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether screening high-risk patients for hidden peripheral arterial disease using a simple ankle blood pressure test is cost-effective. Over 600 patients were involved, and researchers compared different screening and counseling strategies. The goal was to see if early detection and lifestyle advice could prevent heart attacks and strokes while saving healthcare costs.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that routine screening for hidden artery disease in high-risk patients is cost-effective and improves quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed health-economic analysis, not a treatment trial. It measures costs and outcomes, not a cure or direct health benefit.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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BRUEL
Saint-Etienne, France
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