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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, and you will be asked to lie down flat. After the two blood pressure readings, a ratio is calculated to get the value of your ABI. An ...
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BetaThe other test is the Ankle-Brachial Index, which is a blood circulation test. This test compares the blood pressure in your ankle and arm to determine if there are any blockages or narrowing in the arteries of your legs. TM Flow System: An Advanced Method to Test Blood Circulation. The TM Flow system is a more advanced and modern approach to ...
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BetaIf your circulation is healthy, the blood pressure in both parts of your body should be exactly or almost the same. This would make the result of your ABPI 1. However, if you have PAD, the blood pressure in your ankle will be lower because of a reduction in blood supply. This would make the result of the ABPI less than 1.
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BetaUltrasound of the legs or feet. Sound waves create pictures of how blood moves through the blood vessels of the legs or feet. Doppler ultrasound is a special type of ultrasound used to spot blocked or narrowed arteries. Angiography. This test uses imaging tests and a dye to look for blockages in the arteries. The dye is given through a blood ...
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BetaA Doppler ultrasound is a test that uses high-frequency sound waves to measure the amount of blood flow through your arteries and veins, usually those that supply blood to your arms and legs.
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BetaAn ankle-brachial index (ABI) test is a simple way for your doctor to check how well your blood is flowing in your legs. Doctors use this test to check for peripheral artery disease ( PAD ).
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BetaIf blood flow to the feet/legs is poor, the blood pressure in the ankles will be much lower than the blood pressure in the upper arm. If PAD is suspected based on the outcome of this examination, further detailed tests such as ultrasound and angiogram will be performed after which a diagnosis will be made.
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BetaSigns of lower extremity arterial disease include open sores on the legs or feet. They sometimes develop from a minor injury or scratch. Poor circulation in the leg can lead to dry skin that cracks. Because small cuts and cracked skin do not receive adequate blood flow to heal properly, bacteria can enter them, causing an infection.
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BetaDuplex ultrasonography: The non-invasive test visualizes the arteries and veins with sound waves and measures blood flow to indicate the presence of a blockage. Computed tomographic (CT) angiography: The non-invasive test uses X-ray and contrast agent (dye) to create pictures of blood vessels in the arteries in your body, such as the abdomen, pelvis and legs.
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BetaDeep vein thrombosis: Your body makes a blood clot in your leg, which reduces blood flow. Pulmonary embolism: A blood clot in your leg breaks off and goes to your lung, which keeps blood from getting to your lung. Peripheral artery disease: Plaque inside your peripheral arteries cuts down on the amount of blood getting to your legs and feet.
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