Buerger's disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is Buerger’s disease?
A
A small and medium vessel vasculitis
2
Q
What is Buerger’s disease also known as?
A
Thromboangiitis obliterans
3
Q
What is Buerger’s disease strongly associated with?
A
Smoking
4
Q
Who is commonly affected by buerger’s disease?
A
Young male smokers of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern origin.
5
Q
What are the main features of Buerger’s disease?
A
Extremity ischaemia
Superficial thrombophlebitis
Raynaud’s phenomenon
6
Q
How can the extremity ischaemia present in someone with Buerger’s disease?
A
Intermittent claudication
Ischaemic ulcers
7
Q
What is a classic sign of Buerger’s disease?
A
Acutely ischaemic limb, without a background of peripheral claudication.
8
Q
What is the management of Buerger’s disease?
A
Smoking cessation ± vasoactive medication (such as nifedipine).
