Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABI), A Cardiovascular Risk Prediction Tool

In recent years significant attention has been paid in identifying markers of increased cardiovascular risk, in particular the coronary artery disease. The ankle-brachial pressure index (ABI),an easily accessible, inexpensive bedside test can be a significant tool to assess the vascular risk in symptomatic and asymptomatic cardiovascular patients Objective: To determine the association between an abnormal ankle brachial index (ABI) and coronary artery disease (CAD). Method:The study population included 150 subjects divided in two groups, 80 patients with AMI and 75 age and sex matched healthy subjects as controls. Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABI) was measured in all the subjects along with their LDH level.Result: A significantly lowABI (