Research Notes on Ankle-Brachial Index Test
The ankle-brachial index test is used to assess an individual's risk for peripheral artery disease. The test may also be done in addition to an abdominal ultrasound and carotid artery ultrasound.1 An ankle-brachial index test involves taking the patient's blood pressure in both arms and the left ankle.
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Top Resources on Ankle-Brachial Index Test
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Ankle-Brachial Index Test
- Vascular Disease Foundation: The Ankle-Brachial Index
- VascularWeb: Ankle-Brachial Index General Information
- Mayo Clinic: Ankle-Brachial Index Overview
- Wikipedia: Ankle Brachial Pressure Index Information
- Google Scholar: Ankle-Brachial Index Test Articles
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Mayo Clinic: Ankle-Brachial Index
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