Performing Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)

Summary: This infographic guides the accurate measurement of the Ankle Brachial Index (ABI), a sensitive, specific, and cost-effective test for diagnosing Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). It highlights the step-by-step process of ABI measurement, including cuff placement and pressure measurement sequences. The ABI values are categorized: ABI ≤ 0.9 suggests PAD, ABI 0.91-0.99 is borderline, ABI 1.0-1.4 is normal, and ABI > 1.4 indicates non-compressible vessels, warranting further investigation with the Toe-Brachial Index (TBI).

Produced by: Richard Ferraro | Karan Desai

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