MS-CARDIO Flashcards
Disease that affects distal extremities such as Buergerβs, DVT, Raynaudβs
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Leading cause of Buergerβs disease
Smoking and Vaping
Virchows Triad
Stasis
Hyper coagulation
Epithelial injury
How do you position the affected side in Buergerβs Disease?
Below the level of the heart
White going to blue going to red
Raynauds disease
Pathognomonic sign of Buergerβs Disease
Intermittent Claudication
Leading risk factor for Raynaudβs Disease
Cold exposure
During the red phase of Raynaudβs Disease, what do you need to WOF?
Orthostatic Hypotension
Give 3 Venous Disorders
Varicose veins, DVT, Thrombophlebitis
Old age is the leading risk factor of what venous disorder?
Varicose Veins
It leads to torturous peripheral veins
Varicose veins
Other name for spider veins
Telangiectasis
Procedure good for spider vein removal
Sclerotherapy
When doing stripping and ligation, what is the position of the affected extremity?
Above the level of the heart
What should be the bedside item for patient with varicose veins
Tape measure