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Question 1

Internal iliac arteries aka

Answer 1

hypogastric arteries

Question 2

The profunda courses _______ and _______ to the superficial

Answer 2

posterior and lateral

Question 3

As the SFA passes through the _______ _________ into the popliteal fossa it becomes the popliteal artery

Answer 3

adductor canal

Question 4

Anterior tibial becomes:

Answer 4

Dorsalis pedis

Question 5

Peroneal artery becomes:

Answer 5

posterior and anterior tibial arteries

Question 6

Posterior tibia becomes:

Answer 6

medial and lateral plantar

Question 7

Superficial arch:

Answer 7

Ulnar

Question 8

Deep arch:

Answer 8

Radial

Question 9

Common sites of atherosclerosis besides carotids?

Answer 9

Lower extremities – specifically dst superficial femoral-popliteal area, aortoiliac region and popliteal trifurcation

Question 10

Thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO) aka

Answer 10

Buerger’s (arteritis)

Question 11

Peripheral artery aneurysms are uncommon

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Most common location for peripheral artery aneurysms:

Answer 12

Popliteal A, SVA or CFA

Question 13

Most common concern for peripheral aneursyms?

Answer 13

Emboli

Question 14

How are pseudoaneurysms formed?

Answer 14

Usually iatrogenic, or from a needle puncture

Question 15

Dissection is caused by:

Answer 15

Trauma or severe hypertension

Question 16

What is popliteal entrapment syndrome?

Answer 16

When the PopA is compressed by the gastrocneumius
Seen in younger males
Unilateral or bilateral
Over time it can lead to thrombosis or atherosclerotic changes

Question 17

Compartment syndrome:

Answer 17

extreme swelling that compresses arteries or veins, resulting in ischemia

Question 18

Treatment for compartment syndrome?

Answer 18

Fasciotomy – affected area is flayed open and left open to air until swelling decreases

Question 19

What’s compressed in thoracic outlet syndrome?

Answer 19

Subclavian artery, vein and brachial plexus

Question 20

Raynaud’s syndrome:

Answer 20

Digital arteries go into spasm when exposed to cold or high emotional conditions

Question 21

What’s the difference between primary and secondary Raynaud’s syndrome?

Answer 21

Primary- patients digits change color when exposed to cold temps. White –>blue–>red (rewarming period)
Secondary- permanent symptoms and seen in combo with underlying obstructive disease

Question 22

What does Takayasu’s arteritis effect?

Answer 22

Aortic arch and it’s branches

Question 23

What happens with coarctation of the aorta?

Answer 23

Hypertension and leg ischemia

Question 24

What pressures are obtained with lower extremity studies?

Answer 24

DPA and PTA (use the higher one)

Question 25

Risk factors of peripheral arterial disease:

Answer 25

age*
hypertension
diabetes
hyperlipidemia
tobacco use

Question 26

Main symptoms that suggest vascular disease is present?

Answer 26

claudication

ischemic rest pain (indicates severe disease)

Question 27

Dependent rubor

Answer 27

when patient drops legs down and they fill with blood and turn red

Question 28

Patients usually see ischemic rest pain when?

Answer 28

At night in bed

Question 29

Six P’s associated with acute occlusive diseae:

Answer 29

Pallor
Pain
Pulseless
Paralysis
Paresthesias
Poikilothermia (inability to regulate body temp)

Question 30

Skin color changes are usually seen with what type of disease, arterial or venous?

Answer 30

Arterial

Question 31

In order to avoid the “cuff artifact”, the cuff width must be _____% larger than the diameter of the underlying limb

Answer 31

> 20

Question 32

If the cuff is too wide for the limb it can result in a falsely ___ pressure reading. On the other hand, if the cuff is not wide enough for the limb, a falsely _________ pressure reading will result. The latter is more common in the lower extremities.

Answer 32

Low

Elevated