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Further testing. In most cases, the GP will be able to confirm a diagnosis of PAD by doing a physical examination, asking about your symptoms and checking your ABPI score. Further testing is usually only required if: there's uncertainty about the diagnosis. For example, if you have leg pain but your ABPI score is normal
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BetaPeople with borderline ABPI (0.9–1.0) need further diagnostic tests. When clinically suspected, a normal ABPI (over 0.90) does not definitely rule out the diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease. In case of a high ABPI (over 1.4) related to calcification, alternative tests are useful.
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BetaYour medical record will be reviewed to assess other risk factors you have for PAD. Blood tests looking for signs of diabetes, ... This is a simple test that can be done in the office to check circulation in the legs. It consists of taking blood pressure in the arms and at the ankles with an ultrasound probe. The exam takes about 10 minutes ...
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BetaThis test is particularly useful in some people with pacemakers or stents. Always check with your health care professional if you have a pacemaker stent. Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA): The test provides cross-sectional images like a CT without using X-rays. If you have a pacemaker or other cardiac implantable electronic device, you ...
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BetaBlood tests. Blood tests are done to check for things that increase the risk of PAD, such as high cholesterol and high blood sugar. Ankle-brachial index (ABI). This is a common test used to diagnose PAD. It compares the blood pressure in the ankle with the blood pressure in the arm. You may be asked to walk on a treadmill.
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BetaTo diagnose PAD, your provider may also order some of the following tests and procedures: Blood tests check your cholesterol, triglyceride, and blood sugar levels. An exercise ABI test shows the severity of your leg symptoms and the level of physical activity that produces them. Your provider will do the ABI test after having you walk on a ...
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BetaThe test involves directly feeling the pulse and listening with a stethoscope in the groin (inguinal region), behind the knees, and ankles to examine the condition of the blood flow. The pulse will be weak or difficult to find if there is an area where an artery has become narrowed or obstructed.
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BetaWhat is peripheral artery disease (PAD)? Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, refers to arterial disease that occurs outside of the heart or brain. In PAD, the arteries that carry oxygenated blood throughout the body become narrowed or even blocked, usually as a result of atherosclerosis, or plaque.PAD most commonly affects the arteries in the legs, but it also can involve arteries that carry ...
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BetaThe first test doctors use to check for PAD is an ankle-brachial index (ABI) test, which they may follow with further diagnostic tests such as imaging tests to check how well the blood vessels are ...
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BetaWhat Tests Are Performed To Diagnose PAD? There are several ways to confirm a PAD diagnosis. To begin, your doctor will look for weak pulses in your limbs. They will also examine your legs and arms for other common signs of PAD like skin changes, open wounds, lack of hair, coldness, and poor nail growth. Finally, your doctor may request one or ...
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