To diagnose P.A.D. (Peripheral Artery Disease), your doctor may give you
a physical examination. But getting tested for P.A.D. may be the only way to know
for sure that you have this serious condition — especially if you're not feeling any symptoms. One simple test your doctor may use to diagnose P.A.D. is called the
Ankle-Brachial Index (A.B.I.). The A.B.I., which takes only a few minutes, compares blood pressure readings from your arms and ankles to give you an A.B.I. number.
Your doctor can help you understand what your A.B.I. number means for you. Also
keep in mind that there are other tests for P.A.D. that may be recommended by your doctor.

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