There are many ways used to detect and measure plaque—stress tests, Agatston score through a calcium CT scan, CIMT, and angiograms. But all these tests may come at a cost, and you need to visit the clinic or laboratory to get them done. There is one DIY test that you can easily do at home—the ABI or Ankle Brachial Index. You can perform it with just your BP (blood pressure) monitoring tool. In this video, I’ll explain what ABI is, how to do an ABI test, how to calculate and interpret your ABI results, and ABI's limitations.
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