The tonometer will show whether there are plaques in the vessels. A phlebologist revealed why you need to measure the pressure on your leg – one number will explain a lot – Health

Each of us measured the pressure on our arm, but few measured the pressure on our leg. However, a cardiovascular surgeon, phlebologist, candidate of medical sciences, expert in the field of varicose veins of the lower extremities Maxim Abasov strongly recommends doing this, Sports.kz reports with reference to Hibiny.ru.

This measurement is called the ankle-brachial index (ABI). It is easy to carry out at home, and the numbers on the tonometer can tell you a lot. They help doctors predict the risk of cardiovascular disease, the presence of atherosclerosis and even gangrene in patients. The study is often carried out by cardiologists, vascular surgeons, and endocrinologists.

It is especially important to measure the pressure in the leg for those who have had a heart attack or stroke, have diabetes, or have a history of these diseases in close relatives.

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