What is and ANKLE-BRACHIAL INDEX (ABI) Test?

by | Sep 22, 2015 | ABI, diabetes, heart disease, heart surgery, High blood cholesterol, High blood pressure, hypertension, Obesity, PAD, PVD, smoking, Vascular surgery, wellness

What is and ANKLE-BRACHIAL INDEX (ABI) Test?An ABI test is a simple, reliable test for diagnosing PAD in the legs. The test measures the blood pressure in your ankles and compares it to that in your arms, while lying down comfortably in the office chair.  The ABI...