Vascular Assessment

Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) Test in India

An ankle brachial index (ABI) test in India is a simple, painless check that compares blood pressure at your ankle and arm to measure how well blood is reaching your feet. At EDFC, Dr. Ashutosh Shah's team uses it to detect peripheral arterial disease (PAD) early poor circulation that slows healing and raises ulcer risk.

What is an ankle brachial index (ABI) test?

The ABI test measures the blood pressure in your ankle and divides it by the pressure in your arm. The ratio tells us how freely blood is flowing to your feet. A reading of about 0.91–1.30 is generally normal, 0.90 or below suggests peripheral arterial disease, and above 1.30 can mean stiff, calcified arteries  common in diabetes which may need a toe-pressure check instead.

Good circulation is essential for healing. When blood flow is poor, even small wounds heal slowly and can progress to ulcers. People with both diabetes and peripheral vascular disease face a higher risk of amputation, per the CDC. At EDFC India's first chain dedicated to foot care — the test is led by Dr. Ashutosh Shah (M.S., M.Ch.) in Surat (Gujarat) and Vizianagaram (Andhra Pradesh).

Who needs a vascular assessment?

• Leg or calf pain when walking that eases with rest
• Cold feet, weak or absent foot pulses
• Wounds or ulcers that are slow to heal
• Shiny skin, hair loss on the legs, or thickened toenails
• Diabetes with smoking, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol

When to see a doctor in India: if walking causes leg pain or a foot wound is not healing, get your circulation checked promptly. A vascular check is part of every comprehensive foot evaluation.

What happens during the test

• Pulse check — foot and ankle pulses are felt by hand.
• Blood pressure cuffs — placed on the arms and ankles.
• Doppler probe — a small handheld device reads blood flow at each point.
• ABI calculation — ankle pressure is divided by arm pressure to grade circulation.
• Toe pressure (if needed) — used when ankle arteries are calcified.
• Result & referral — if PAD is found, we plan treatment or vascular referral.

Why choose EDFC in India

• Specialist-led by Dr. Ashutosh Shah (M.S., M.Ch.), 22+ years' experience.
• Dedicated foot care — India's first chain built only for foot and ulcer care.
• Two branches — Surat, Gujarat and Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh.
• Healing-focused — circulation status guides faster ulcer healing.

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