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2: Acute and Chronic Limb Ischaemia Flashcards

1
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What causes peripheral arterial disease

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atherosclerosis of arteries resulting in decreased limb perfusion

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What are the 3 patterns of peripheral arterial disease

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  1. Intermittent claudication
  2. Chronic limb ischaemia
  3. Peripheral limb ischaemia
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What is critical limb ischaemia

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Advanced limb-threatening form of chronic limb ischaemia

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4
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In which population is peripheral arterial disease more common

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60-80y

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What causes peripheral arterial disease

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  1. Atherosclerosis of the arteries, reducing limb perfusion

2. Arterial clot from heart travels to occlude arteries

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6
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Why is there claudication in peripheral arterial disease

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Stenosis of arteries results in decreased blood supply and oxygen to tissues. This causes ischaemia and release of adenosine which stimulates nociceptors causing pain sensation.

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What are the two non-modifiable risk factors for peripheral arterial disease

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Age

Family History

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8
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What is the most important factor for peripheral arterial disease

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Smoking

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9
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What are 5 other modifiable risk factors of peripheral arterial disease

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HTN
Diabetes
Hyperlipidaemia
Coronary artery disease
Obesity
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What is intermittent claudication

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buttock, calf or leg pain on walking a certain distance

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Which artery is affected if claudication of the buttock

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iliac

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Which artery is affected if claudication of upper 2/3 of the calf

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femoral

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Which artery is affected if claudication of lower 1/3 of the calf

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popliteal

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14
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What is leriche’s syndrome

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occlusion at the aortic bifurcation of bilateral occlusion of common iliac arteries

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What is the triad of symptoms seen in Leriche’s syndrome

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  1. Erectile Dysfunction
  2. Buttock Claudication
  3. Absent femoral pulses
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16
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What is Buerger’s disease also known as

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Thrombophlebitis Obliterans

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17
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In which population does thrombophlebitis obliterates present in

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Young Heavy Smokers

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18
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What is use to classify peripheral arterial disease

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Fontaine Classification

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19
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What is Stage I Fontaine Classification

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Asymptomatic

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20
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What is Stage IIa Fontaine Classification

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Pain on walking >200m

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What is Stage IIb Fontaine Classification

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Pain on walking <200m

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What is Stage III Fontaine Classification

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Pain at rest

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23
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What is Stage IV a Fontaine Classification

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Dry necrosis

Trophic Disorders

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What is Stage IVb Fontain Classification

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Infection of necrotic tissue

Humid gangrene

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25
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What are 3 signs of arterial disease

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  • Pale
  • Cold
  • Atrophic skin
  • Punched out, painful ulcers
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26
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Describe the appearance of an arterial ulcer

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  • small + deep lesion
  • well-defined borders
  • necrotic base
  • occur @ pressure areas
  • occur over long period
  • little healing
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27
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What is Buerger’s angle

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The angle at which the legs go pale on lifting them in PAD. Less than 20 degrees indicates critical ischaemia

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What are the 3 ways to define critical ischaemia

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  1. Ishaemic rest pain for more than two weeks
  2. ABPI <0.5
  3. Presences of ischaemic lesions or gangrene
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29
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What blood tests are indicated for peripheral arterial disease

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  1. HbA1c
  2. U+Es
  3. FBC
  4. CRP/ESR
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30
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What additional blood tests are ordered for individuals <50y

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Thrombophillia and homocysteine screen

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31
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What cardiovascular assessments are ordered for those with PAD

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ECG

BP

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32
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What bedside test may be used for diagnose peripheral arterial disease

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Ankle-brachial pressure index

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33
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What is a normal ABPI

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1-1.2

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34
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What is ABPI in mild ischaemia

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0.9-0.8

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35
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What is ABPI in moderate ischaemia

36
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What is ABPI in severe ischaemia

37
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What ABPI indicates peripheral arterial disease

38
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What ABPI indicates critical limb ischaemia

39
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What does an ABPI of >1.2 indicate

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calcified vessels

40
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What is first-line imaging test for peripheral arterial disease

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colour duplex US

41
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What imaging test is used if intervention for peripheral arterial disease is being performed

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MRI or CT angiography

42
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What is first step in management of peripheral arterial disease

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Risk Factor Modification

43
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What are 4 elements of risk factor modification for peripheral arterial disease

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  1. Anti-hypertensives
  2. Clopidogrel (75mg)
  3. Atorvostatin (80mg)
  4. Smoking cessation
44
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What is the first step in medical management of peripheral arterial disease

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Supervised exercise program

45
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How is supervised exercise therapy suspected to work

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improves collateral flow to tissues

46
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How long should an individual do supervised exercise therapy for

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2h a week for 3 months

47
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What is second-line management for PAD

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Naftidrofuryl Oxalate

48
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When is naftidrofuryl oxalate offered

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If supervised exercise program has failed and individual is un-fit or does not want surgery

49
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What are the conditions for surgery in PAD

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  1. Supervised exercise programs failed
  2. Risk factor modification has been discussed
  3. Or, critical ischaemia
50
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What are the two main surgical options for PAD

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  1. Bypass graft

2. Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty

51
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When is percutaneous transluminal angioplasty used

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When disease is limited to a single arterial segment

52
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How does PTA work

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Balloon is inflated which increases diameter of the vessel

53
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When are bypass grafts used

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Extensive atheromatous disease with good distal run-off

54
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Which is better autologous vein grafts of prosthetic grafts

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Autologous vein grafts are better if the knee is crossed

55
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If peripheral arterial disease is caused by AF, how is it managed

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Embolectomy

56
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When is amputation considered

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Any patient unsuitable for revascularisation when symptoms have resulted in gangrene or incurable sepsis

57
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What can be given for phantom limb pain following amputation

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Gabapentin

58
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What classification system is used to predict the risk of amputation in PAD

59
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Outline the WIFI classification

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Wound (ulcers)
Ischaemia (on ABPI)
FI: foot infection

60
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What is the 5-year mortality rate of critical limb ischaemia

61
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What is the main complication of peripheral arterial disease

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65% of individuals will have co-existing cerebral or coronary artery disease

62
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What on a doppler indicates PAD

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Peak systolic flow volume of more than 2 - indicates stenosis of >50%

63
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What is done in 1-2d following amputation

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  • Stump covered with a bandage
  • Individual is encouraged to touch their stump
  • wheelchair used
64
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What is done 3-5d post amputation

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  • individual should lie flat as possible for 1h + straighten hip
65
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What is done 6-10d post amputation

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pneumatic post amputation mobility aid (PPAM aid) used to mobilise

66
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What is done 11-21 days post amputation

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Transfer to amputee rehabilitation unit

67
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Define acute limb ischaemia

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Sudden decrease in limb perfusion that threatens limb viability

68
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What are the 3 causes of acute limb ischaemia

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  1. Thrombosis in situ
  2. Distal embolisation
  3. Trauma
69
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What is the most common cause of acute limb ischaemia

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Thrombosis in situ (60%)

70
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Explain thrombosis in situ

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Atheromatous plaque in the artery forms and ruptures. Thrombus forms on the plaque

71
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What can embolism to cause acute limb ischaemia

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AAA
AF
Post MI mural thrombus
Prosthetic heart valves

72
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What trauma may result in acute limb ischaemia

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Compartment syndrome

73
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What are the 6P’s of acute limb ischaemia

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  1. Painful
  2. Pulseless
  3. Perishingly Cold
  4. Pale
  5. Paraesthesia
  6. Paralysis
74
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What is the classification system of acute limb ischaemia

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Rutherford Classification System

75
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In the Rutherford Classification System what is I

76
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What is the prognosis of Class I

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There is no immediate threat

77
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Describe features in class I

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  1. Motor - intact
  2. Sensory - intact
  3. Arterial doppler - present
  4. Venous doppler - present
78
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What is Rutherford IIa

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Marginally Threatened

79
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What is the prognosis of Rutherford IIa

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Salvageable with prompt treatment

80
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What are the features of Rutherford IIa

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  1. Motor - minimal weakness
  2. Sensory - Intact
  3. Arterial doppler - inaudible
  4. Venous doppler - audible
81
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What is the state of Class IIb

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Immediate Threat

82
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What is the prognosis of class IIb

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Salvageable with immediate treatment

83
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Explain the features of class IIb

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  1. Motor - mild loss
  2. Sensory - mild loss
  3. Arterial - inaudible
  4. Venous - audible
84
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What is Rutherford class III

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Irreversible

85
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What is the prognosis of class III

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Major, permanent, tissue loss and nerve damage

86
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What are the features of Rutherford class III

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  1. Motor - profound loss
  2. Sensory - profound loss
  3. Arterial - inaudible
  4. Venous - inaudible

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