PAD Flashcards
Which is the only artery that does not carry Oxygenated blood?
Pulmonary Artery
What are the three layers of tissue that make up the artery?
One – elastic muscle
two – fibers
three – collagen base (protects and preserves)
Definition of Artheroclerosis?
Causes arteries to harden and narrow
Define PAD
Peripheral arterial disease. Clogged with fatty deposits, artheroclerosis.
Where can PAD occur?
It can occur anywhere outside of heart but mostly legs. Can mean other places though.
It makes at risk for heart attack or stroke.
What causes PAD?
Smoking obesity diabetes abnormal blood cholesterol ethnicity increased blood pressure
What ethnicity is prone to PAD?
African-American
Define claudication
Leg pain or cramping and fatigue. Also known as intermixing.
What are symptoms of PAD?
Cramping in leg or hip. numbness in feet or legs. Cold to touch. Sores are slow to heal. Loss of hair. Slow growth of toenails. Shiny skin. Weak or no pulse.
CLI
Critical Limb Ischemia
How to you test for PAD?
ABI (ankle bracelet index)
Ultrasound
MR Angiogram/ MR Imaging
Contrast Angiography
Explain ABI
NonInvasive, painless, blood pressure in legs and arms, Doppler probe, systolic log/systolic arm
Explain ultrasound for PAD
Sound waves pinpoint location and severity
Explain MR Angiogram
X-rays w injected dye. Produces 3D images of vessels and tissues
Explain MR Imaging
Strong magnetic field and radio waves.
Creates 3D images of arteries and surrounding tissues
