The ankle-brachial index is widely regarded as a pivotal tool for the diagnosis and quantification of peripheral arterial disease. It is, however, plagued by issues relating to its time consuming ...

The ankle–brachial blood pressure index (ABI) is a simple and non-invasive measure to assess the patency of the arteries of the lower extremities, and predicts cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.

A new method improving the accuracy of interpreting blood pressure measurements taken at the ankle could be crucial for people who cannot have their arm blood pressure measured. The team has developed ...

Background Ankle arthrometers are available to objectively assess ankle joint laxity and range-of-motion, and have been useful in the research environment. This study is unique in that our institution ...

A groundbreaking discovery by scientists at the University of Exeter could change the way blood pressure is measured — especially for people who can’t have it taken from their arm. Researchers have ...

A new method of improving the accuracy of interpreting blood pressure measurements taken at the ankle could be crucial for people who cannot have their arm blood pressure measured. New research from ...

Scientists from the University of Exeter has developed a precise method to interpret ankle blood pressure readings—an innovation that could transform care for people unable to have their arm blood ...

If you want to know how clogged your arteries are, have your ankle measured. By taking a relatively simple measurement of blood flowing past your ankle, a doctor can tell if there is congestion higher ...

England: A new method for enhancing the accuracy of interpreting blood pressure measurements taken at the ankle may be critical for patients who are unable to have their arm blood pressure monitored.