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What should be offered to all patients with intermittent claudication (first line)?

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Supervised exercise programme

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Which drug is indicated for the symptomatic management of intermittent claudication, despite a supervised exercise programme?

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Naftidrofuryl oxalate

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Which drug is indicated for the management of severe chronic lower limb ischaemia in patients at risk of amputation (where surgery is unsuitable)?

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Intravenous iloprost .

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What test should be performed if the Wells score is 0-1 for DVT?

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D-dimer within 4 hours

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If the D-dimer is positive and the Wells score is 0-1, which further investigation is indicated for DVT?

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USS Doppler (with interim anticoagulation)

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If the Wells score is 2 or above, what is the next-most appropriate test for DVT?

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USS Doppler within 4 hours

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Which is the anticoagulation drug of choice for a DVT?

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DOAC e.g., apixaban

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How long should a DOAC be prescribed for a provoked DVT?

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3 months

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How long should a DOAC be prescribed for a unprovoked DVT?

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6 months

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What is associated with C2 in the context of venous insufficiency?

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Varicose veins

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Which clinical stage method is used for venous insufficiency?

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CEAP clinical stages C0-C6

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What are the two venous skin changes observed in venous insufficiency C4?

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atrophie blanche, lipodermatosclerosis

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What are the NICE criteria for referral of varicose veins?

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  1. Symptomatic
  2. Skin changes of venous insufficiency
  3. Superficial vein thrombosis
  4. Ulceration
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What is the investigation of choice for venous insufficiency?

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USS duplex

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What are three surgical interventions for varicose veins?

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Radiofrequency laser ablation

Foam sclerotherapy - for telangiectasia

Ligation, stripping, avulsion

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16
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A bleeding varicosity indicates for what treatment?

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Vascular admission (immediate)

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What is the first line drug management for thrombophlebitis?

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NSAIDs

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What is the main risk factor for thrombophlebitis?

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Varicose veins

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What are the three presentation findings associated with thrombophlebitis?

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Pain, itch and localised swelling

Firm/lump and tender cord on a varicosity

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What are the three factors that cause diabetic foot syndrome?

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Poor perfusion

Sensorimotor neuropathy - loss of protective sensation

Precipitant - e..g, microtrauma (pressure damage due to deformity or abnormal load)

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What is the main risk associated with diabetic foot ulcers?

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Risk of sepsis, osteomyelitis, necrosis (gangrene)

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What is the investigation modality for a diabetic foot ulcer?

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X-ray (first line)

Consider MRI to exclude osteomyelitis

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What is the management for diabetic foot ulcer?

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24 hour DFU MDT referral + mechanical offloading and surgical debridement

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Which gangrene is associated with arterial occlusion (ischaemic-related changes)?

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Dry gangrene (well demarcated)

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Which type of gangrene is associated with venous occlusion?

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Wet Gangrene - bacteria infect necrotic tissue

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What is the common site of venous ulcers?

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Gaiter region

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What is the investigation of choice to diagnosis an arterial ulcer?

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ABPI and angiography

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28
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Which rib is implicated in thoracic outlet syndrome?

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1st/cervical rib

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29
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Which syndrome is associated with subclavian DVT due to thoracic outlet syndrome?

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Pagett–Schroetter syndrome

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30
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What is the primary cause of lymphoedema?

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Congenital lymphatic malformation

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31
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What are the secondary causes of lymphodema?

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Radiotherapy/resection

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Which classification system is used to assess for venous reflux?

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CEAP Classification system

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33
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Which CEAP stage is associated with an active venous ulcer?

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C6

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34
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Which CEAP stage is associated with varicose veins?

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C2

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What are the clinical features associated with persistent venous hypertension?

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oedema, lipodermatosclerosis and ulceration

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Where are venous ulcers typically found?

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Gaiter area - medial lower half of the leg, superior to the medial malleolus

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Which ulcer is characterised as irregular and shallow with slough?

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Venous ulcer

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38
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What skin changes are associated with venous ulcers?

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Haemosiderin staining
Lipodermatosclerosis
Venous eczema

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Which first line investigation is recommended in patients with venous ulcers?

40
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What is a normal ABPI value?

41
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Which ABPI threshold indicates arterial disease?

42
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What ABPI range constitutes as a safe range for compression stockings?

43
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What is the common cause associated with an ABPI >1.3?

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Arterial calcification - diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic vasculitis

44
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What is the ABPI range for moderate peripheral arterial disease?

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0.5 to 0.9

45
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What is the ABPI value for critical limb ischaemia?

46
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What is the first line management for venous ulcers?

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Compression stocking (followed by a skin reassessment for complication within 24-48 hours)

47
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Which drug is prescribed as an adjunctive to compression therapy for the treatment of venous leg ulcers?

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Pentoxifylline

48
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What are the contraindications to Pentoxifylline ?

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cute myocardial infarction, cerebral haemorrhage, extensive retinal haemorrhage and severe cardiac arrhythmias.

49
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A well-demarcated round, punched out ulcer is characteristic of which type of ulcer?

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Arterial ulcer

50
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What is the fist line conservative management for an arterial ulcer?

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Smoking cessation, weight loss and supervised exercise programme

+statin therapy and antiplatelet therapy

51
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What is the definitve management for arterial ulcers?

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Angioplasty

52
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What are the common sites of a pressure ulcer?

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bony prominences such as the sacrum, ischial tuberosity and greater trochanter.

53
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Which scoring system is used to risk stratify pressure ulcers?

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Waterlow score

54
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What skin changes are consistent with a pressure ulcer (x3)?

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  • An area of non-blanchable erythema
  • Marked localised skin changes
  • A wound of variable severity on an anatomical site that is known or suspected to have been subjected to prolonged, unrelieved pressure.
55
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What is the first line management for pressure ulcers?

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Hydrocolloid dressings and hydrogels with pressure redistribution devices

56
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What is the management of choice for patients with necrotic pressure ulcers?

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Autolytic wound debridement

57
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What prophylactic intervention is recommended to identify patients at risk of venous uclers?

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Nutritional risk assessment

58
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What are the common site of a neuropathic ulcer?

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Metatarsal heads, sole of the foot, and balls of toes – irregular and correspond to the shape of the pressure point.

59
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What are the main risk factors for neuropathic ulcers?

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Diabetes mellitus

B12 deficiency

60
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Loss of joint sensation and progressive joint deformity, is associated with what complication of neuropathy?

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Charcot’s foot

61
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What clinical examination tool is used to assess for neuropathic ulcers?

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10 g monofilament or Ipswich touch test + 128 Hz tuning fork

62
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What is the first line management of neuropathic ulcers?

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Diabetic foot clinic and podiatry referral for specialist footwear or casts

63
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What duration of symptoms is consistent with acute limb ischaemia?

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Symptoms <2 weeks

64
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Which artery is most commonly affected in acute limb ischaemia?

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Superficial femoral artery

65
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What are the 6 Ps associated with acute limb ischaemia?

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  • Pallor
  • Pain
  • Present and persistent
  • Paraesthesia
  • Reduced sensation or numbness
  • Paralysis
  • Pulselessness
  • Absent ankle pulses
  • Poikilothermia (Pale or mottled with delayed capillary filling)
66
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What is the main difference in clinical presentation between embolic and thrombotic ALI?

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Embolic - acute onset with mottled skin and distinct demarcation with obvious source of embolus e.g., AF

67
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PAD ABPI value?

68
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An ABPI <0.5 suggests what?

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Critical limb ischaemia

69
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What is the first line investigation in patients presenting with ALI?

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Hand-held arterial Doppler

70
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What is the confirmatory investigation for ALI?

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CT angiography

71
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What is the first line drug prescribed in patients with ALI?

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IV unfractionated heparin

72
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What is the definitive management for ALI?

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  • Endovascular therapies – percutaneous catheter-directed thrombolytic therapy | percutaneous mechanical thrombus extraction.
  • Surgical interventions:
  • Surgical thromboembolectomy
  • Endarterectomy
  • Bypass surgery
  • Amputation – if the limb is unsalvageable.
73
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What follow-up medications are prescribed to patients with ALI?

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Statin therapy and antiplatelet therapy

74
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What is the characteristic pain presentation of critical limb ischaemia?

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Pain is worse at night

75
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Duration of symptoms in critical limb ischaemia?

76
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What skin changes are observed in patients with critical limb ischaemia?

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  • E.g., non-healing foot wounds, ischaemic ulcers and tissue loss (over pressure areas), and gangrene (usually on the toes)
  • Absent foot pulses
77
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What is the first line management for critical limb ischaemia?

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Urgent referral to vascular MDT – Definitive management: revascularisation

78
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Definition of AAA (Size)?

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1.5 x normal diameter (>3.0 cm)

79
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What is the investigation of choice to screen for AAA?

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Abdominal ultrasound

80
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AAA size 3.0 - 4.4 mm , management?

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Repeat scan in 12 months

81
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What is the management of an AAA measuring 4.4 - 5.4 cm?

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Repeat scan in 3 months

82
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What are the indications for vascular surgeon referral for AAA?

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  • Large AAA (>5.5 cm) or growth >1 cm in 1 year – Refer to a vascular surgeon – within 2 weeks.
83
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Which vein is most affected by Superficial Thrombophlebitis?

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Great saphenous vein

84
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Which cancer is commonly associated with Superficial Thrombophlebitis?

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Pancreatic cancer

85
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A tender, palpable, firm lump or cord-like structure, is associated with what diagnosis?

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Superficial Thrombophlebitis

86
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What is the investigation of choice for Superficial Thrombophlebitis?

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Duplex ultrasound

87
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What is the first line management for Superficial Thrombophlebitis?

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Simple analgesia e.g., naproxen, ibuprofen

88
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What self-care measures are indicated in patients with Superficial Thrombophlebitis?

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Graduated elastic compression stockings

89
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Which test is used to assess the competency of deep venous valces?

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Trendelenburg test

90
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What is the preferred first-line interventional management for varicose veins and truncal reflux?

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Endothermal ablation

91
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What is the 1st line management for varicose veins?

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Lifestyle and self-care advice (e.g., weight loss, moderate physical activity and leg elevation)

92
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What disorder is characterised as intermittent cramping relieved by rest?

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Intermittent Claudication

93
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1st line Ix for Intermittent Claudication?

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Duplex ultrasound and ABPI

94
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1st line Mx for Intermittent Claudication?

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Supervised exercise programme

95
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Indication for CEA in CAS for symptomatic patients?

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> 50% stenosis

96
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Stenosis CEA threshold for asymptomatic CAS?

97
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Ix of choice for CAS?

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  • Carotid duplex ultrasound

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