ABI and Toe Pressure Circulation Testing
A focused circulation-testing pathway that compares limb pressures and Doppler waveforms to help decide whether leg artery disease needs ultrasound mapping or specialist review.
Duration
30-45 minutes
Location
Salmiya
Visit Time
30-45 minutes
Preparation
Usually none. Wear loose trousers and bring diabetes, wound, or vascular referral notes.
Clinic
International Hospital, 2nd Floor, Vascular Department
Best for
When the question is vascular
What ABI and toe pressure add
ABI compares ankle and arm pressures, while toe pressure can be useful when ankle vessels are stiff or calcified, which can happen in diabetes or kidney disease. Doppler waveforms add flow-pattern information.
How it connects to arterial duplex
Pressure testing helps grade circulation risk. If results, symptoms, or wounds suggest significant artery disease, lower-limb arterial duplex can map the location and severity of narrowing or blockage.
Who should mention this test
Patients with diabetes, smoking history, kidney disease, PAD history, slow wound healing, weak pulses, or walking-related calf pain should mention these details during booking.
A suddenly cold, painful, pale or blue foot, black toe, spreading infection, or severe rest pain needs urgent care first.
Booking Path
From question to report
Send symptoms, wound status, diabetes history, and referral note by WhatsApp.
The team confirms whether pressure testing alone or arterial duplex mapping is needed.
A structured report supports wound care, diabetes care, or vascular referral decisions.
Patient Questions
Practical details before the visit
This information is general and does not replace physician assessment or emergency care for severe symptoms.
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