Abi index test (Ankle Brachial Index ), in Faridabad

Fasting and diet:

No fasting is required. Eat and drink as usual, stay well hydrated, and simply avoid alcohol and heavy exercise in the 12 hours before your appointment.

Medication:

Continue heart medicines as prescribed. The test is meant to reflect your treated values, so there's no need to skip a dose.

What to bring:

Have your doctor's referral and photo ID ready; earlier reports for the same test are useful for tracking trends.

Timing and slots:

An early slot works best, especially for fasting tests. Home collection is available across Old Faridabad, Sector 88, and the rest of Faridabad.

Single standalone test:

Abi index test (Ankle Brachial Index ). Can be ordered individually or as part of a preventive health package on GetVisit.

When does a doctor order Abi index test (Ankle Brachial Index )?

Abi index test (Ankle Brachial Index ) is often included in vascular assessment panels and is ordered when patients have leg pain, slow-healing foot wounds, or decreased pulses. It helps diagnose PAD and monitor disease progression.

Who should get Ankle Brachial Index done in Faridabad?

NCR air pollution is an independent cardiovascular risk factor, and in Faridabad it compounds a ghee- and refined-flour-rich Haryanvi diet with long commutes. Residents of Sector 15, Old Faridabad, and Ballabgarh face elevated early cardiac risk. Adults above 35 in Faridabad, particularly those working in Sector 46, Tigaon, and other urban centres, should have cardiac markers tested annually even without symptoms. Smokers, people with high blood pressure, a sedentary desk job, BMI above 25, or a first-degree relative with a heart attack before 60 face elevated risk that annual testing actively manages.

What conditions can Ankle Brachial Index help diagnose?

An elevated LDL with low HDL indicates dyslipidaemia, the primary driver of coronary artery disease. Elevated triglycerides above 500 mg/dL require specific treatment. Troponin above the 99th percentile indicates myocardial injury. High-sensitivity CRP above 2 mg/L indicates vascular inflammation that independently increases cardiac risk beyond what lipids alone predict. Abnormal results can be caused by atherosclerosis from smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure. A family history of vascular disease increases the need for testing.

What do Ankle Brachial Index results mean?

LDL above 130 mg/dL: elevated risk, your cardiologist will advise dietary changes or statin therapy based on your overall risk score. LDL above 190 mg/dL may indicate familial hypercholesterolaemia. HDL below 40 mg/dL (men) or 50 mg/dL (women): reduced protection. Triglycerides above 200 mg/dL: diet, alcohol, or diabetes-related. Troponin above the 99th percentile: heart muscle injury, may signal a heart attack, especially if rising on serial testing.

How often should Ankle Brachial Index be repeated?

Low-risk adults with a normal lipid profile: annually. Patients on statin therapy: every 6 months to confirm LDL is meeting the treatment target. Post-cardiac event patients: every 3 to 6 months as directed by their cardiologist. Patients with familial hypercholesterolaemia: every 3 months until stable on treatment.

What happens after your Ankle Brachial Index results are ready?

Results are delivered to your phone and stored securely on GetVisit. Any value the laboratory flags as critical is escalated for urgent review, and for everything else your doctor or a verified specialist can guide the next step at your convenience.