ankle-brachial index
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ankle-brachial index (ABI),
objective measurement of arterial insufficiency based on the ratio of ankle systolic pressure to brachial systolic pressure. An ABI of 1.0 indicates absence of arterial insufficiency; an ABI of less than 0.50 indicates severe arterial insufficiency.
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ankle-brachial index
The ankle-to-arm ratio of systolic blood pressure, which is useful in diagnosing peripheral arterial disease.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
an·kle-bra·chi·al in·dex
(ABI) (ang'kel-brā'kē-ăl in'deks)Objective measurement of arterial insufficiency based on the ratio of ankle systolic pressure to brachial systolic pressure. An ABI of 1.0 indicates absence of arterial insufficiency; an ABI of less than 0.50 indicates severe arterial insufficiency.
Synonym(s): ankle-arm index.
Synonym(s): ankle-arm index.
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