Interpreting the Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) Normal ...

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Interpreting the Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)



Normal ABI ranges from 1.0 — 1.4

Values above 1.4 suggest a noncompressible calcified vessel.

An value below 0.9 is considered diagnostic of PAD.

Values less than 0.5 suggests severe PAD.



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Dr. Gerald Diaz

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