Which vascular disease is characterised by an 'ABI' (ankle-brachial index) of < 0.90?
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Correct answer: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
An ABI < 0.90 is a diagnostic indicator of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) due to arterial occlusion and reduced perfusion.
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