ABI-Q Exam
ABI-Q Exam
A fast, accurate PAD assessment using PVR waveform technology — no Doppler required. Built for diabetic and high-risk patients where standard ABI testing falls short.
Sample ABI-Q Report
The Diagnostic Gap Standard ABI Misses
In diabetic and elderly patients, arterial calcification causes vessels to resist cuff compression. The result: falsely elevated ABI readings that look normal — even when PAD is present. Traditional Doppler-based exams can't reliably penetrate this population.
PAD affects roughly 1 in 5 adults over 70. For diabetics, that risk is significantly higher. When the test you're relying on can produce a false negative, that gap has consequences.
How the ABI-Q Works
Instead of measuring pressure through vessel compression, the ABI-Q reads pulse volume changes in the limb with each heartbeat. Calcification doesn't interfere with that signal. The result is a reliable PAD assessment regardless of arterial stiffness.
Wrap Ankle Cuffs
Place pneumatic cuffs on both ankles. No probe handling or signal hunting required.
Capture PVR Waveforms
The system records pulse volume recordings from each ankle simultaneously. Exam takes 1 to 2 minutes.
Software Delivers Diagnosis
Proprietary algorithm analyzes waveform morphology and outputs a clear PAD present / absent assessment.
Standard ABI vs. ABI-Q: Where It Matters Most
Clinically Validated. Guideline-Supported.
PVR waveform analysis is a well-established vascular diagnostic modality, recognized in ACC/AHA PAD guidelines and TASC II consensus documents. ABI-Q is not an alternative to clinical standards — it is an application of them, built for the patient population where Doppler-based ABI is least reliable.
Available On
ABI-Q software is integrated into the following simpleABI systems. No additional hardware required.
Dedicated point-of-care ABI-Q system
Single-level automated
Single-level + exercise/stress
Multi-level automated
Multi-level + exercise/stress
Documents
- ABI-Q Standalone Exam Procedure — simpleABI-Q system
- ABI-Q Cuff-Link Exam Procedure — Cuff-Link systems
- Sample ABI-Q Report — full output example
Training Videos
- Performing an ABI-Q Study — simpleABI-Q system
- Performing an ABI-Q Study — simpleABI with Cuff-Link
See ABI-Q in Your Workflow
Schedule a 30-minute consultation and live demo. We'll walk through the exam, the report output, and how ABI-Q fits into your current patient population.