Controversy persists over the ABI test and how to read its results. The author sorts through the evidence to arrive at some recommendations. The ankle-brachial index (ABI) is an important noninvasive ...
Doctors screen for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) with an ankle-brachial index (ABI) test, which measures blood pressure in the legs. Experts recommend that anyone with PAD risk factors undergo ...
TAMPA, Fla. (March 15, 2010)—The prevalence of abnormal ankle-brachial index (ABI) test results among individuals tested for peripheral arterial disease (PAD)—and who are not considered at high risk ...
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Calf pain could be indicator of peripheral artery disease
I get a cramp in my left calf when I run for more than 20 minutes. When I slow down, it goes away. I told my doctor about it and she wants to do something called an ankle brachial index. What will it ...
I had an interesting conversation recently regarding leg pain. A friend confided that her husband has been complaining about leg pain in his calf muscles when he has to walk any distance. At first, ...
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