Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)
The Ankle Brachial Index (ABI Test) is an important way to diagnose peripheral vascular disease. The index compares the systolic blood pressures of the arms and legs to give a ratio that can suggest various severity of peripheral vascular disease.
Conditions for ABI test:
- Diabetes (test will help to complete PQRS measures).
- Pain in legs
- Paresthesia (numbness, tingling sensations) in Legs and/or feet
- Burning sensations in legs and/or fee