Don’t Let Tired, Painful Legs 
Slow You Down

If you suffer from leg pain, you may be at risk for PAD (Peripheral Arterial Disease). A quick leg screening using an ankle-brachial index (ABI) to compare blood pressure readings in the ankles with those in the arms can help identify possible blood flow issues and diagnose this painful condition.

Call 1-866-431-WELL (9355) to schedule yours today at one of four convenient locations along the Wasatch Front.

This screening does not require a physician’s order. Cost is $30 and no insurance will be filed.

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The ABI compares blood pressure in your ankle to blood pressure in your arm. This test shows how well blood is flowing in your limbs.

A normal ABI result is 1.0 or greater (with a range of 0.90 to 1.30). The test takes about 10 to 15 minutes to measure both arms and both ankles. This test may be done yearly to see whether P.A.D. is getting worse.

Diagnosis of PAD is important because it will show if you are at higher risk for coronary heart disease, heart attack, stroke, and transient ischemic attack

Are you at risk?

PAD (Peripheral Arterial Disease) SYMPTOMS INCLUDE:

• A burning or aching pain in the feet and toes while resting, especially at night while lying flat
• Intermittent claudication, or painful cramping in the leg or hip that occurs when walking or exercising and typically disappears with rest
• Numbness, tingling and weakness in the lower legs and feet
• Sores or wounds on the toes, feet, or legs that heal slowly, poorly, or not at all
• A pale or bluish color to the skin
• Poor nail growth on the toes and decreased hair growth on the legs

RISK FACTORS INCLUDE:

• Smoking
• Diabetes
• Age 50 or older
• Age 50 or younger with diabetes and atherosclerosis symptoms
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia)
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Personal or family history of heart or vascular disease.

To schedule your ABI Leg Screen, call 1-866-431-9355.

This screening does not require a physician’s order. Cost is $30 and no insurance will be filed.

Services, which are available 24/7, include:

• Chest pain response
• Cardiac Catheterization
• Treatment for Arrhythmia
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Heart Surgery
• Cardiovascular Intensive Care

If your primary care provider has detected a potential problem with your heart or blood vessels, then he or she may refer you to a cardiologist at Salt Lake Regional Medical Center.