ANKLE/BRACHIAL INDEX GRID

Question 1

1.0-1.2

Answer 1

normal range

elevated indicates calcification

Question 2

0.9-1.0

Answer 2

mild PAD
triples risk of death-ACS or CVA
loss or compliance

Question 3

0.5 to less than 0.9

Answer 3

moderate PAD

less than 0.8, surgery contraindicated

Question 4

<0.5

Answer 4

severe PAD
rest pain typically
multiple vessel damage

Question 5

<0.3

Answer 5

critical ischemia

rest pain, and tissue loss