Peripheral Arterial Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is the aetiology?
A
Smoking, DM, increased lipids, HT
2
Q
What is the pathology?
A
Atherosclerosis, Vasculitis, DM, Buergers
3
Q
What are the signs?
A
Cold and dry skin
No hair on limb
Decreased pulses
4
Q
What are the symptoms?
A
Cramp
5
Q
What are the investigations?
A
Ankle brachial pressure index
Angiogram
6
Q
What are the treatments?
A
Decreased RFs, surgery, PTA, Amputate, Statins, Decrease blood glucose, Colpidogrel, Cilostazol, ACEI