Prairie Mountain Health is preparing to test your ankle brachial pressure index on August 18.
On Monday, the non-invasive test will determine blood flow in your lower legs.
Ashley Vandepoele caught up with CKDM NewsNow.
"It's a number that shows how well the blood is flowing in your legs. It's measured using a Doppler device," said Vandepoele. "To get the actual ABPI number, we divide the blood pressure in your ankle by the blood pressure in your arm."
Tests will happen at the Primary Care Outreach Clinic in Dauphin. That's at 404 1st Avenue NE, across from Eastside Furniture. Each appointment takes 45 minutes, and clients must be able to lie flat for at least 30 minutes.
"Anyone who has high cholesterol, is a smoker, has high blood pressure, is over the age of 65, or has a history of diabetes, it would be a great idea to get an ABPI test done," ended Vandepoele.
You must book an appointment; call 204-447-4080.
