Pulse Assessment

Rosa presents with a history of CAD and has complaints of pale cool skin on the right lower extremity. The therapist suspects a femoral artery dysfunction. Which of the following pulses is BEST to indicate an impaired flow or blockage in femoral artery? 

A. Carotid 

B. Femoral 

C. Popliteal 

D. Pedal

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