Question 217 · LEK · Chronic limb ischemia
The ankle-brachial pressure index (ABPI) in healthy adults is at least 1. Its value below 0.5 indicates:
- A. critical ischemia of the limb.
- B. thrombosis of superficial veins.
- C. thrombosis of deep veins. 74 z 117 29.06.2026, 14:15 Centrum Egzaminów Medycznych https://test.cem.edu.pl/pytcem/wyswietl_baza_pdf.php
- D. pulmonary embolism.
- E. such an ABPI value is not possible.
Hint
The lower the ankle pressure relative to the arm, the more severe the arterial perfusion deficit in the leg.
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