peripheral arterial disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is the first line investigation in vascular issues
A
CT angiogram
2
Q
What is the pharmaceutical management of peripheral artery disease
A
- antiplatelets - aspirin then clopidogrel and then ticagrelor
- Statins
3
Q
What is the surgical management of peripheral artery disease
A
- bypass
- Endarterectomy (removal of fatty build up in artery)
- Balloon angioplasty
- stent placement
- atherectomy
4
Q
What is the presentation of acute limb ischaemia
A
6 Ps:
- Pain
- Pallor
- Pulse deficit
- Paraesthesia
- Paresis or paralysis
- Poikolothermia (cold)
5
Q
Describe angioplasty
A
balloon expands and crushes atheroma into side wall and then a stent is used to mantain the lumen area
