ABI Flashcards
1
Q
What does ABI do?
A
Compares the systolic pressure at the ankles to the systolic pressure of the brachial artery
2
Q
What happens to the distal arterial flow and pressure when an arterial lumen is narrowed?
A
Decreases
3
Q
How do you calculate ABI?
A
Ankle pressure/highest brachial pressure
4
Q
What is the considered a normal ABI?
A
> 0.9
5
Q
What does stress testing determine?
A
The functional significance of disease
