What is the purpose of an Ankle/Brachial Index?
An Ankle/Brachial Index test is used to screen for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). Peripheral vascular disease affects a large portion of the general population, more so in patients with known cardiac disease. You may have talked to your physician about swelling, redness, pain or cramping you are experiencing when you exercise or even while at rest. This pain can be intermittent or constant.
