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Ankle-brachial Index

The ankle-brachial index is a measure of comparison between the blood pressures measured at the upper arm and at the ankle. Calculating this value is an easy test conducted to find out issues with blood flow. For people suffering from peripheral artery diseases, blood flow is slowed down by blocking and narrowing of arteries. With an ankle-brachial index value, the doctor can assess the possible risk of stroke and heart attack.

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What could happen if my husband continues cycling with this external iliac artery occlusion?

Query: Hi doctor, My husband is a fit and healthy cyclist aged 45 years. Following months of lower performance and leg numbness, we visited a vascular surgeon. An ultrasound Doppler showed a 1.96 inches occlusion of the left external iliac artery. ABPI (Ankle-brachial pressure index) for the left is 0.6, a...  Read Full »


Dr. Sugandh Garg

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This condition must not be taken casually. If your husband continues cycling, complications may arise, further worsening his condition. The clot size may increase, causing further occlusion of the said vessel and can hamper the blood supply to the area where this arter...  Read Full »

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