[Pedal ergometry--an efficient method of angiologic functional diagnosis].

In 61 patients with peripheral arterial obstructive disease (stages I and II after Fontaine) oscillographic, haemodynamic and ergometric functional examinations were performed. The pedal-ergometric charge maximum correlated with haemodynamic parameters. Informations were obtained which transgressed the exclusive pressure and flow measurement, for which reason the pedal ergometry is particularly suitable for the judgement of the function and control of therapy in arterial obstructive disease.