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Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI)

VascularYear 2

ABPI is a procedural station: the marks are in the technique and the interpretation. This checklist covers cuff placement, Doppler use, which pressures to take, and the ratio thresholds for claudication and critical ischaemia.

Marking points
24
Run-through
~6m
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1

Introduction

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  • Ensure arms and legs are exposed

3

Measure Brachial Pressure

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4

Measure Ankle Pressure

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  • ABI = highest pressure of either PTA or DP / highest brachial pressure

  • >1.2: Calcified vessels, 1.0-1.2: Normal, 0.8-0.9: Mild disease, 0.5-0.79: Moderate disease, <0.5: Severe disease

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Conclusion

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