Peripheral Arterial Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is peripheral arterial disease?
A
peripheral arterial disease is a condition in which there is a narrowing of arteries reducing blood flow to the limbs
2
Q
What are the causes of peripheral arterial disease?
A
Smoking
Diabetes
Hypertension
3
Q
What are the signs of peripheral arterial disease?
A
Cold dry skin
No hair on limbs
Reduced peripheral pulses
4
Q
What are the symptoms of peripheral arterial disease?
A
Cramps
5
Q
What are the investigations used to diagnose peripheral arterial disease?
A
Angiogram
Ankle bronchial pressure index
6
Q
What are the treatments of peripheral arterial disease?
A
Surgery Angioplasty Amputation Statins Cilostazol ACE inhibitors
