Lower Extremity Revascularization

Question 1

What three elective indications exist for surgery on PVD?

Answer 1

(1) claudication(2) ischemic rest pain or ulceration(3) gangrene

Question 2

Name 3 risk factors for early graft failure.

Answer 2

Younger patients (age

Question 3

Most cardiac problems arise during the __________ period.

Answer 3

Postoperative

Question 4

Emergent revascularization surgery is necessitated in the instance of ________________.

Answer 4

Acute arterial occlusion

Question 5

Name 4 possible complicating factors in patients with acute arterial occlusion requiring revascularization.

Answer 5

Compartment syndromeRhabdomyolysisHyperkalemiaAcidosisAntiplatelet +/- anticoagulant therapy

Question 6

Does anesthestic technique change outcome?

Answer 6

Risk of graft failure in GA may be higher based on data from NSQIP database.

Question 7

What limits use of regional specifically in patients with lower limb revascularization surgery?

Answer 7

Urgent surgery in case of anticoagulationUpper limb graft harvestOther general CIs to regional/neuraxial