Peripheral Arterial Disease Flashcards
1
Q
A condition of the blood vessels that supply the legs and feet. It occurred due to the narrowing of the arteries in the legs and causes decreased blood flow, which can injure nerves and other tissues.
A
Peripheral Arterial Disease
2
Q
Peripheral Arterial Disease is caused by
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Atherosclerosis
3
Q
The problem occurs when fatty material builds up on your arteries wall and narrows them.
A
Atherosclerosis
4
Q
Etiology of PAD
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- Abnormal Cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Disease
- Smoking
- Stroke
5
Q
PAD usually involves atherosclerotic disease in the ___________________.
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- Abdominal Aorta
- Iliac Artery
- Femoral Arteries
6
Q
Most common at sites of arterial bifurcation or where vessel branches have an abrupt takeoff.
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Emboli
7
Q
The most common site for emboli
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Femoral Artery
