Tag Archives: Ankle-Brachial Index Test

Why am I having this test? The ankle-brachial index (ABI) test is used to diagnose peripheral vascular disease (PVD). PVD is also known as peripheral arterial disease (PAD). PVD is the blocking or hardening of the arteries anywhere within the circulatory system beyond the heart. It is a form of cardiovascular disease. PVD is caused […]