Awareness Month, a time to take action against a disease that affects more than 10 million Americans and is the largest cause ...

There is still not enough evidence to recommend for or against using the ankle-brachial index (ABI) test to screen for peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in adults without symptoms, such as ...

The ABI test compares the systolic blood pressure (the first number) in your ankle to the blood pressure in your arm. The ...

A low ABI (less than 0.9) suggests clogged and narrowed arteries that reduce blood flow, and it is a good and easy first-step clinical test for peripheral artery disease.