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Ankle-brachial Index Open Access Articles

The ankle-brachial index test is a quick, non-invasive way to check for peripheral artery disease (pad). The disease occurs when narrowed arteries reduce the blood flow to your limbs. Pad can cause leg pain when walking and increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. The ankle-brachial index test compares the blood pressure measured at your ankle with the blood pressure measured at your arm. A low ankle-brachial index number can indicate narrowing or blockage of the arteries in your legs. Results of included studies suggest the inter- and intra-tester reliability of the abi is acceptable. However, inconsistencies in obtaining systolic pressure measurements, calculating abi values, and incomplete reporting of methodologies and statistical analysis make it difficult to determine the validity of the results of included studies. Further research, with more consistent reliability methodology, statistical analysis and reporting conducted in populations at risk of pad is needed to conclusively determine the abi reliability.  Although the abi has been employed in clinical practice for some time, our review of various studies reveals a lack of standardization regarding both the method of measuring abi and the cut off point for abnormal abi. It is extremely important that we understand all aspects of this crucial test, as it is now being recommended as part of a patient’s routine health risk assessment.

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