peripheral arterial disease Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 6 ps
A
pain pulseless paraesthesia paralysis pale perishingly cold
2
Q
what are the features of critical limb ischaemia
A
rest pain
ABPI <0.3
arterial ulcers and gangrene
3
Q
what investigations should you do
A
ABPIs
duplex ultrasound
MR or CT angiography
catheter angiography
bloods: lipids, glucose, FBCs
4
Q
how do you treat peripheral arterial disease
A
anti platelet therapy (clopidogrel) statin smoking diet BP diabetes exercise naftidrofuryl oxalate revascularisation
