Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) Test: How to Perform

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This video provides a simple demonstration of how to perform an Ankle Brachial Index test in at the bedside of a patient in an office or hospital. The Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) is a measure of ankle pressure divided by the pressure at the arm. The test is performed with a simple handheld Doppler and a blood pressure cuff, taking measurements at the ankle and arm.

This video is from a the Stanford Medicine 25: an initiative to enhance the culture of bedside medicine and physical diagnosis. Visit our website to learn more. The ankle brachial index is one of our "25" diagnostic techniques that we teach.

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