[Doppler sonographic criteria of reactive hyperemia in the diagnosis of peripheral arterial occlusive diseases in diabetes mellitus].

The doppler-sonographic measurement of reactive hyperemia is a simple method to make a functional diagnosis of PVD. In contrast to Doppler pressure measurements the new method does not only allow a screening-diagnosis of PVD, it also fit to inform about the localisation and severity of vascular occlusions. Thus the method assist to make sure whether PVD is occlusive and whether angiographic or surgical intervention is necessary.