Femoropopliteal Disease1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the MC sx in patients with femoropopliteal ds
A
claudication
2
Q
MC location for femoropopliteal ds
A
SFA as it passes through the adductor (Hunter canal)
3
Q
What is a normal and critical ischemia measurement in ABI’s
A
normal- 0.9, critical ischemia less than 0.4
4
Q
Gold standard in diagnosing fem-pop ds
A
contrast arteriography
5
Q
Can popliteal disease be stented
A
no- the popliteal artery should not be stented bc stents often fracture
6
Q
What tx can be used in fem-pop ds
A
balloon angioplasty, stent placement or bypass
7
Q
What is the conduit of choice in treatment of fem-pop ds
A
greater saphenous vein
