GS Classifications/Criterias Flashcards
What is the primary purpose of the Rutherford classification?
To categorize the severity of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) based on clinical symptoms and hemodynamic findings.
Rutherford 5-6
R5-6: Tissue loss
o Wet or dry gangrene, ulcer
o Depends on extent of functional
impairment: Minor, major
Rutherford 1-3
R1-3: Intermittent pain
o Depends on extent of functional
impairment: Mild, moderate, severe
Which Rutherford category corresponds to asymptomatic patients?
Category 0
Multiple Choice: What category in the Rutherford classification indicates rest pain?
Category 4
What is the main difference between chronic limb ischemia and critical limb ischemia?
Chronic limb ischemia is characterized by reduced blood flow to the limbs, while critical limb ischemia involves severe reduction in blood flow leading to rest pain, ulcers, or gangrene.
True or False: Chronic limb ischemia can lead to critical limb ischemia if left untreated.
True
Fill in the blank: Critical limb ischemia is diagnosed when a patient experiences ______ pain at rest.
rest
Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with chronic limb ischemia? A) Intermittent claudication B) Rest pain C) Non-healing wounds
B) Rest pain
What is the primary treatment focus for patients with critical limb ischemia?
Restoration of adequate blood flow to the affected limb.
Barcelona clinic liver cancer:
What are the different components for assessment
Scenario
Ecog
Child pugh
Size
What is the primary cause of liver cirrhosis worldwide?
Chronic viral hepatitis, particularly hepatitis B and C.
Fill in the blank: The condition characterized by excessive fat accumulation in the liver is known as __________.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
What biomarker is commonly associated with alcoholic liver disease?
Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT).
List one autoimmune disease that can lead to liver cirrhosis.
Autoimmune hepatitis.
What is the role of alpha-1 antitrypsin in liver disease?
Deficiency can lead to liver cirrhosis.
Which biomarker is used to assess liver fibrosis?
FibroTest or FibroScan.
True or False: Hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder that can cause liver cirrhosis.
True.
What is the significance of prothrombin time in liver disease?
It is a marker of liver synthetic function.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a common cause of liver cirrhosis? A) Chronic hepatitis B B) Alcohol abuse C) Diabetes mellitus D) Cystic fibrosis
D) Cystic fibrosis.
What is the main consequence of cirrhosis in the liver?
Loss of liver function and development of complications.
What does the Child-Pugh score assess?
The severity of chronic liver disease and prognosis.
True or False: Liver cirrhosis can lead to hepatocellular carcinoma.
True.
What is the primary treatment approach for liver cirrhosis?
Management of underlying causes and complications.
