Cardiovascular

Question 1

Acute Limb Ischaemia

Answer 1

Surgical

• Check viability of limb (non-viable = tissue loss, nerve damage, sensory loss)
• Assess for revascularisation or amputation on viability.

Medical

• Antiplatelet (Aspirin or Clopidogrel)
• Analgesia (Paracetamol and Opioid)
• Anticoagulation (unfractionated heparin)

Conservative
- Lifestyle modification post-surgery

Question 2

Peripheral Vascular Disease

Answer 2

Conservative
- Risk factor modification (diet, exercise, smoking)

Medical
- Antiplatelet (Aspirin or Clopidogrel)

Refer to Acute Limb Ischaemia if suspected