Ankle-Brachial Index Testing

Ankle-Brachial Index Testing

The ankle-brachial index compares blood pressure at your ankle with pressure at your arm. The ratio is one of the simplest reliable indicators of peripheral arterial disease.

Who benefits from it

• Patients with diabetes — circulation screening that supports diabetic foot care.
• Leg pain when walking — distinguishing arterial disease from orthopedic causes.
• Wounds that heal slowly — confirming whether blood supply is the limiting factor.

The test takes minutes, involves nothing more than blood pressure cuffs and a Doppler probe, and is done alongside your podiatry or vascular visit.