ABI or Ankle brachial index refers to a non-invasive vascular screening test performed to detect large vessel peripheral arterial disease. The test compares systolic blood pressures in the ankle to the higher of the brachial systolic blood pressures. The tool used to perform this test is called ABI System. It provides health practitioners an objective indicator of arterial perfusion to a lower extremity, helping them diagnose vascular disease. The reading may not be accurate in the presence of diabetes mellitus. Also known as ankle/arm index (AAI) and resting pressure index (RPI), ABI is the ratio of blood pressure in the lower legs to the blood pressure in the arms. Contrary to the arm, lower blood pressure in the legs indicates blocked arteries, which is referred to as peripheral artery disease or PAD.
ABI calculation is usually done by dividing the systolic blood pressure in the ankle by the systolic blood pressures in the arm. ABI determines adequate arterial blood flow in the lower extremities, detects large vessel peripheral disease in lower extremities, and provides documentation of adequate arterial blood pressure.
If you are a medical professional and looking for Summit Doppler ABI Systems for your clinic, hospital or nursing home, you can find the same online. Visiting the market for these systems is a waste of time. Online availability of ABI systems minimizes your efforts and saves your valuable time.
ABI calculation is usually done by dividing the systolic blood pressure in the ankle by the systolic blood pressures in the arm. ABI determines adequate arterial blood flow in the lower extremities, detects large vessel peripheral disease in lower extremities, and provides documentation of adequate arterial blood pressure.
If you are a medical professional and looking for Summit Doppler ABI Systems for your clinic, hospital or nursing home, you can find the same online. Visiting the market for these systems is a waste of time. Online availability of ABI systems minimizes your efforts and saves your valuable time.