[11] Peripheral Vascular Disease Flashcards
Most common cause of Peripheral Vascular Disease
Atherosclerosis
Most common venous disorder
Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Clinical syndrome described ny intermittent hip/thigh/calf claudication, impotence and significantly decreased bilateral femoral pulses
Leriche Syndrome
Most common manifestation of Peripheral Arterial Disease
Asymptomatic PAD
Deadly Duo for PVDs
Smoking and Obesity
Severe Aortic Regurgitation upon Inspection is called?
Corrigan’s Pulse
“Heart” of veinous valve movement
Calf Muscle Pump
[True Claudication vs. Pseudoclaudication]
Cause
T: Occlusive Arterial Disease
F: Spinal Stenosis
[True Claudication vs. Pseudoclaudication]
Onset
T: Walking
F: Erect Posture
[True Claudication vs. Pseudoclaudication]
Discomfort
T: Cramp, ache, fatigue
F: Parasthesia, pain
[True Claudication vs. Pseudoclaudication]
Bilateral
T: +/-
F: Generally bilateral
[True Claudication vs. Pseudoclaudication]
Relief
T: Standing Still
F: Sit down, lean on something, flex the spine
Test done to examine microcirculation in the hand
Allen’s Test
What is Elevation Pallor
Test wherein a patients ankle is raised and should pale in 15-20 seconds and pink up in less than 60 seconds
If the sole remains pale, there is increased likelihood of severe PAD
What is Dependency Rubor
Patients legs are dangled off the side of the bed and if a foot reddens severely and persists, that leg is affected with PAD
