The Ankle-Brachial Index: A Painless Test for Peripheral Artery Disease

The Ankle-Brachial Index: A Painless Test for Peripheral Artery Disease

ByPriti Tirgar

An ankle-brachial index test or ABI test, which is rapid and noninvasive, is the best examination for finding out if you have peripheral artery disease (PAD). Your leg arteries are narrowed or blocked by poor circulation. PAD also increases the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other cardiovascular disorders. A 1.0 to 1.4 test result…

Pulse at the Ankle
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Pulse at the Ankle

ByAkshit Virani

We all know to check familiar health metrics like weight, blood pressure, and temperature. But one simple self-assessment many overlook is feeling for the pulse at the ankle. It offers a surprisingly insightful window into the state of circulation in your lower legs and feet. Here’s what feeling that telltale rhythm can reveal. What is…