Older Adults With Metabolic Syndrome Present Lower Ankle-Brachial Index and Worse Functional Performance

摘要

Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a prevalent condition in the elderly and it is associated with a high risk of systemic atherosclerosis. The ankle-brachial index (ABI) is used to identify atherosclerotic obstructions in lower limbs, which might be associated with a decreased functional capacity due to blood flow limitation.