Why did the doctor listen to my heartbeat through my feet?

[Chypre]

I have type 2 diabetes and hypertension.  Today the doctor did something he has never done before:  He listened to my heartbeat through a stethoscope through my feet(around the ankles).  He said my heartbeat was very loud, even, and strong.  He said this means the circulation in my feet is good.  I asked him if that means no heart disease and he laughed and said, "The top doesn't always match the bottom".  I was too scared to ask what he meant but now my curiosity outweighs my fear.  What does that mean?

[Elli126]

And sorry as regards to your actual question, I think he meant because the circulation in your feet is good doesn't necessarily mean you don't have circulation issues in other parts of your body. I think if he thought there was an issue though he would have called for additional tests.

[Elli126]

He was just checking to make sure the circulation to your feet was good. My husband's doc always keeps an eye or ear I guess I should say, on that. He has diabetic neuropathy and is currently battling an infection so they are paying particular attention to his circulation.