Guidelines for the indications to test for and to treat Helicobacter pylori infection

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Manpreet Kaur, MD [2], Sargun Singh Walia M.B.B.S.[3]


2017 ACG guidelines for the indications to test for and to treat Helicobacter pylori infection

Class I
"1. Patients at increased risk of PAD ( (Table 1) should undergo a comprehensive medical history and a review of symptoms to assess for exertional leg symptoms, including claudication or other walking impairment, ischemic rest pain, and non healing wounds.(Level of Evidence: BNR)"
"2. Patients at increased risk of PAD (Table 1) should undergo vascular examination, including palpation of lower extremity pulses (i.e., femoral, popliteal, dorsalis pedis, and posterior tibial), auscultation for femoral bruits, and inspection of the legs and feet.(Level of Evidence: BNR)"
"3. Patients with PAD should undergo noninvasive blood pressure measurement in both arms at least once during the initial assessment.(Level of Evidence: BNR)"
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