ABPI Flashcards
1
Q
What is ABPI?
A
Ankle Brachial Pressure index
2
Q
How is ABPI measured?
A
Record brachial systolic pressure
Measure ankle pressure using doppler probe
Divide ankle pressure by brachial pressure
3
Q
What is a normal ABPI?
A
1-1.2
4
Q
What does ABPI >1.2 show?
A
Calcified arteries - seen in increasing age, PAD and DM
5
Q
What does ABPI 0.8-0.9 show?
A
Mild arterial disease
6
Q
What does ABPI 0.5-0.79 show?
A
Ischaemia
7
Q
What does ABPI <0.5 show?
A
Critical limb ischaemia
