ABPI Calculator

The Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) is the systolic pressure at the ankle, divided by the systolic pressure at the arm. It has been shown to be a specific and sensitive metric for the diagnosis of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). Additionally, the ABI has been shown to predict mortality and adverse cardiovascular events independent of traditional CV risk factors.

To access the calculator:

1. From Consultation Manager, click on the Vision+ icon on the floating toolbar and select Calculators - Other - ABPI.

   

   Accessing the ABPI Calculator

   

   ABPI

2. The ABPI calculator displays.

   

   ABPI Calculator

3. Select either Dorsalis pedis or Posterior tibial.
4. Record the relevant blood pressures.
5. The Read codes and score are displayed at the base of the screen. Click OK to record the score and Read code or OK and Attach to also record the questionnaire.