The purpose of this study was to establish contrast-enhanced ultrasound perfusion imaging (CUPI) of the lower extremities as a novel non-invasive diagnostic tool for patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD).
Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Hospital of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany. duerschmied@medizin.ukl.uni-freiburg.de