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What is the primary purpose of the ABI test?
To identify large vessel, peripheral arterial disease
ABI compares systolic blood pressures in the ankle to brachial systolic blood pressures.
How is the ABI measured?
Via continuous wave doppler
Continuous wave doppler is used for accurate measurement.
What are the reliability concerns regarding blood pressure measurement for ABI?
Pulse palpation or automated blood pressure devices
These methods are not considered reliable for ABI measurement.
What should the ABI value be if blood flow is normal in the lower extremities?
1.0 or more
A normal ABI indicates that ankle pressure equals or is slightly higher than arm pressure.
In a normal ABI test, how does the ankle pressure compare to the arm pressure?
Ankle pressure should equal or be slightly higher than arm pressure
This indicates normal blood flow in the lower extremities.
ABI Score >1.3
Elevated, incompressible vessels
ABI Score >1.0
Normal
ABI Score <0.9
LEAD
ABI Score <0.6 to 0.8
Borderline
ABI Score <0.5
Severe Ischemia
ABI Score <0.4
Critical Ischemia, limb threatened
What should be documented regarding pulses during each visit?
The presence and quality of the most distal pulses.
What do cyanotic limbs indicate?
Continued tissue ischemia due to poor arterial flow.
What does globally erythematous residual limbs suggest?
An issue with venous drainage, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), or may indicate infection.
What do cold limbs indicate?
Poor arterial supply.
What may warm limbs suggest?
Underlying issues with venous drainage or infection.
What is vascular claudication?
Arterial vessel narrowing restricts blood flow to levels insufficient to match the metabolic demands of the lower extremity musculature
Vascular claudication is a condition characterized by pain and discomfort in the legs due to inadequate blood flow.
What percentage of people with positive ABI’s experience symptoms of vascular claudication?
About half
ABI stands for Ankle-Brachial Index, a test used to assess blood flow.
Where are symptoms of vascular claudication typically located?
Below the knees
Symptoms are often relieved with standing alone.
Symptoms that are relieved with standing alone and located below the knees are often associated with _______.
vascular claudication
This indicates a relationship between posture and symptom relief.
What is neurogenic claudication?
A condition caused by mechanical or vascular compression of nerve roots and/or cauda due to an extended lumbar posture leading to a narrowed spinal canal.
What symptoms are typically associated with neurogenic claudication?
Symptoms triggered by standing, relieved by sitting, located above the knees, and a positive shopping cart sign.
Did exercise improve ABI in patients with leg pain from IC?
No
ABI stands for Ankle-Brachial Index, a test used to measure blood flow.
Is there evidence that exercise affects amputation or mortality?
No evidence of an effect
This indicates that exercise does not significantly impact the rates of amputation or death in this population.