Buerger Disease1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is another name for thromboangiitis obliterans
A
Buerger disease
2
Q
Describe Buerger’s ds
A
nonatherosclerotic segmental inflammatory ds (Autoimmune ds)
3
Q
Who is Buerger’s ds MC seen
A
men who smoke
4
Q
What vessels do Buerger’s ds affect
A
small and medium sized arteries
5
Q
Tx (surgical) for Buergers ds
A
femoro-distal bypass with autologous vein, amputation for gangrene or sepsis
6
Q
Medical tx of Buergers ds
A
cessation of tobacco products, local wound care, prostaglandin, cilostazol, CCB�s
