A low ABI (less than 0.9) suggests clogged and narrowed arteries that reduce blood flow, and it is a good and easy first-step clinical test for peripheral artery disease.

Blood vessels carry oxygen to the working muscles. When the vessels are healthy and clear of obstructions, ... What to know about peripheral artery disease, ankle/brachial index. Advertisement.

Q: I get a cramp in my left calf when I run for more than 20 minutes. When I slow down, it goes away. I told my doctor about it, and she wants to do something called an ankle brachial index. What ...

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Q I get a cramp in my left calf when I run for more than 20 minutes. When I slow down, it goes away. I told my doctor about it, and she wants to do something called an ankle brachial index.

They also were 1.12 times more likely to have carotid plaque and nearly two times more likely to have abnormal results from an ankle-brachial index, which compares blood pressure at the ankle and ...

Irregular sleep patterns can lead to higher risk of hardened arteries in older adults, study finds Compared to people with consistent sleep duration, those whose sleep duration varied by more than ...

Q I get a cramp in my left calf when I run for more than 20 minutes. When I slow down, it goes away. I told my doctor about it, and she wants to do something called an ankle brachial index.

Dear Doctors: I get a cramp in my left calf when I run for more than 20 minutes. When I slow down, it goes away. I told my doctor about it, and she wants to do something called an ankle brachial ...

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