The ankle-brachial index test is a quick, simple way to check for peripheral artery disease (PAD). The disease happens when narrowed arteries reduce the blood flow to the arms or legs. PAD can cause leg pain when walking. PAD also raises the risk of heart attack and stroke.

The ankle-brachial pressure index (ABPI) or ankle-brachial index (ABI) is the ratio of the blood pressure at the ankle to the blood pressure in the upper arm (brachium). Compared to the arm, lower blood pressure in the leg suggests blocked arteries due to peripheral artery disease (PAD).

The Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) is the systolic pressure at the ankle, divided by the systolic pressure at the arm. It has been shown to be a specific and sensitive metric for the diagnosis of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD).

2023年1月16日 · The ankle-brachial index (ABI) is a non-invasive tool for the assessment of vascular status. It consists of the ratio between the systolic blood pressure of the lower extremity, specifically the ankle, and the upper extremity. This ratio compares the resistance of the blood vessels, with one of the primary factors being the diameter of the vessels.

2021年2月26日 · Steps for calculating ankle-brachial indices include, 1) determine the highest brachial pressure, 2) determine the highest ankle pressure for each leg, and 3) divide the highest ankle pressure on each side by the highest overall brachial pressure.

2019年12月18日 · In essence, an ankle brachial index (ABI) test measures the blood flow to your legs and feet. The measurements can highlight any potential problems, like blockages or partial blockages in...

2017年1月9日 · The ankle-brachial pressure index (ABPI) is a non-invasive method of assessing peripheral arterial perfusion in the lower limbs. ABPI is a ratio composed of the blood pressure of the upper arm (brachial artery) and the blood pressure of the lower limb (dorsalis pedis and the posterior tibial artery).

The Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI) test is widely used by a diverse range of practitioners (in the community and hospital setting) in order to screen asymptomatic patients, diagnose patients with clinical symptoms, and to monitor patients who …

2022年3月23日 · Blocked or narrow blood vessels in your legs give you bad circulation. PAD also increases your risk of stroke, heart attack and other cardiovascular problems. A test result of 1.0 to 1.4 is normal. What is an ankle-brachial index? The ankle-brachial index (ABI) is an easy, non-invasive test for peripheral artery disease (PAD).

2025年2月12日 · The ankle-brachial index test compares blood pressure in the ankle and arm. A low ankle-brachial index value indicates that the arteries in the legs are narrowed or blocked. Ankle-brachial index testing may be performed before and immediately following treadmill exercise. This is known as an exercise ankle-brachial index test.