27- Vascular Explains Flashcards
What conditions are associated with ejection systolic murmurs?
Aortic stenosis, pulmonary stenosis, hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM), atrial septal defect (ASD), and Tetralogy of Fallot
What conditions are associated with pan-systolic murmurs?
Mitral regurgitation, tricuspid regurgitation, and ventricular septal defect (VSD)
What conditions are associated with late systolic murmurs?
Mitral valve prolapse and coarctation of the aorta
What conditions are associated with early diastolic murmurs?
Aortic regurgitation and Graham-Steel murmur (pulmonary regurgitation)
What conditions are associated with mid diastolic murmurs?
Mitral stenosis
What condition is associated with Austin-Flint murmur?
Severe aortic regurgitation
What is the long saphenous vein used for in bypass surgery?
It can be harvested for bypass surgery as a graft to bypass blocked coronary arteries.
What is a treatment option for varicose veins with saphenofemoral junction incompetence?
The long saphenous vein can be removed as a treatment for varicose veins with saphenofemoral junction incompetence.
Where does the long saphenous vein originate?
It originates at the 1st digit, where the dorsal vein merges with the dorsal venous arch of the foot.
What path does the long saphenous vein take in the leg?
It passes anterior to the medial malleolus, runs up the medial side of the leg, and at the knee, it runs over the posterior border of the medial epicondyle of the femur bone. It then passes laterally to lie on the anterior surface of the thigh before entering an opening in the fascia lata called the saphenous opening.
Where does the long saphenous vein join with the femoral vein?
It joins with the femoral vein in the region of the femoral triangle at the saphenofemoral junction.
What are the tributaries of the long saphenous vein?
The tributaries include the medial marginal vein, superficial epigastric vein, superficial iliac circumflex vein, and superficial external pudendal veins.
Where does the short saphenous vein originate?
It originates at the 5th digit, where the dorsal vein merges with the dorsal venous arch of the foot, which attaches to the great saphenous vein.
What path does the short saphenous vein take in the leg?
It passes around the lateral aspect of the foot (inferior and posterior to the lateral malleolus) and runs along the posterior aspect of the leg, alongside the sural nerve. It then passes between the heads of the gastrocnemius muscle.
Where does the short saphenous vein drain into?
It drains into the popliteal vein, approximately at or above the level of the knee joint.
When are amputations indicated for the affected limb?
Amputations are indicated when the affected limb is dead and non-viable, posing a major threat to life, or deemed useless where a prosthesis would be preferable.
In what cases is orthopaedic surgery likely to perform an amputation?
Orthopaedic surgery may consider amputation as a last resort when limb salvage has failed, and the limb is non-functional to the point where mobility would be best achieved with a prosthesis. This includes cases of chronic fracture non-union or significant limb shortening following trauma.
When would a primary amputation be preferable following major trauma?
A primary amputation would be preferable in cases of open fracture with major distal neurovascular compromise and other life-threatening injuries present.
What is the most prevalent cause for amputations in vascular surgery?
The most prevalent cause for amputations in vascular surgery is diabetic foot sepsis, which can rapidly spread in the presence of established peripheral vascular disease.
What is the main concern in vascular surgery prior to performing an amputation?
The main concern in vascular surgery is optimizing vascular inflow before the amputation. The more distal the planned amputation, the more crucial this becomes.
When would an amputation be required following an embolic event?
If an embolic event has occurred and revascularization has not been successful in time, resulting in fixed mottling of the limb, an amputation will be necessary.
What are the main categories of lower limb amputations?
The main categories of lower limb amputations include pelvic disarticulation (hindquarter), above knee amputation, Gritti Stokes (through knee amputation), below knee amputation (using either Skew or Burgess flaps), Syme’s amputation (through ankle), and amputations of mid foot and digits.
What factors are considered when choosing a level of amputation?
The level of amputation is chosen based on the disease process being treated, desired functional outcome, and the patient’s co-morbidities.
What are the advantages of above knee amputations?
Above knee amputations are quick to perform, heal reliably, and patients regain their general health quickly. However, many patients over the age of 70 may not be able to walk on an above knee prosthesis.
- 1.2 or greater: Usually due to vessel calcification.
- 1.0-1.2: Normal.
- 0.8-1.0: Minor stenotic lesion. Initiate risk factor management.
- 0.50-0.8: Moderate stenotic lesion. Consider duplex scanning and continue risk factor management. Avoid tight compression bandages if mixed ulcers are present.
- 0.3-0.5: Likely significant stenosis. Duplex scanning is needed to delineate lesions. Compression bandaging is contraindicated.
- Less than 0.3: Indicative of critical ischemia. Urgent detailed imaging is required.
- Is there a cough impulse?
- Is it pulsatile and expansile (to distinguish between false and true aneurysm)?
- Are both testes intra scrotal?
- Are there any lesions in the legs, such as malignancy or infections (possibly lymph nodes)?
- Have you examined the ano rectum, as anal cancer may metastasize to the groin?
- Is the lump soft, small, and very superficial (possibly a lipoma)?
- Is the lump entirely intra scrotal?
- Does it transilluminate (possibly a hydrocele)?
- Is there a cough impulse (possibly a hernia)?