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