Basic Info Flashcards
1
Q
What is Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)?
A
It is the impediment of blood flow within the peripheral vascular system due to vessel damage
It provides circulation to the arms, hands, legs, and feet
Affects the arterial (peripheral arterial disease) and the venous (peripheral venous disease)
2
Q
What are the clinical manifestations?
A
- aching
- cramping
- inducing fatigue or weakness
- pain
- ischemic rest pain
- decreased ability to work
3
Q
What are the assessments findings of PAD?
A
- sensation of coldness
- numbness
- extremities are cool and pale
4
Q
What are the risk factors for Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)?
A
- Smoking
- Uncontrolled HTN
- High Cholesterol (obesity)
- Diabetes
5
Q
What are the risk factors for Peripheral Venous Disease?
A
- Female
- Pregnancy
- Obesity
- Standing/sitting for long periods
- Advanced age
6
Q
What is the main cause of PAD?
A
Atherosclerosis
7
Q
What are the different types of PAD?
A
- Raynaud’s Disease
- Buerger’s Disease
8
Q
What is Raynaud’s Disease?
A
It is a disease where there are vasospasm of the peripheral arteries
