ABI answers the pressure question
The ankle-brachial index compares blood pressure at the ankle with the arm. It helps screen for reduced blood flow to the legs, especially when symptoms suggest peripheral artery disease.
Toe pressure and waveforms add detail
Toe pressure can be useful when ankle arteries are stiff or calcified, which may happen in diabetes or kidney disease. Doppler waveforms help show how healthy the flow pattern looks.
Arterial duplex maps the problem
If pressure testing or symptoms suggest significant PAD, arterial duplex can map where narrowing or blockage may be located and support the treating doctor’s plan.
Important Signs to Mention
Medical Note
This page is for general education and does not replace a doctor’s assessment or a personal medical plan. Diagnosis and treatment decisions cannot be made from general information alone.
If symptoms are severe or sudden, or there is chest pain, shortness of breath, stroke-like symptoms, bleeding, fainting, or a cold painful foot, use emergency care immediately in Kuwait by calling 112.