Abi index test (Ankle Brachial Index ), in Ludhiana

Diet and fasting:

There is no need to skip food or drink for this test. Staying well hydrated beforehand simply makes the sample easier to collect.

What to carry:

Keep your prescription and ID handy, along with your OPD insurance details if applicable. Wear sleeves that roll up easily.

Medication guidance:

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

When to book:

Morning appointments suit most tests, when the body's markers are most stable. GetVisit home collection in Ludhiana starts at 6:00 AM, including Salem Tabri and Model Town.

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 Ludhiana?

Punjab reports among India's higher rates of cardiovascular disease. A diet heavy in ghee, butter, paneer and fried preparations, combined with sedentary business and industrial-supervisory work around Model Town, Sarabha Nagar, and Civil Lines, drives early cardiac risk. Regular cardiac testing is recommended for patients on statin therapy (to confirm LDL has reached the treatment target), post-cardiac event patients (to monitor secondary prevention), people with type 2 diabetes (which doubles cardiovascular risk), and anyone with persistently elevated blood pressure.

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?

You will be notified the moment results are ready, usually the same day for routine tests. Open the report in the GetVisit app to see each value beside its reference range, share it with your doctor in a tap, or book a specialist consultation to talk it through.