peripheral arterial disease Flashcards

1
Q

what are the 6 ps

A
pain 
pulseless
paraesthesia
paralysis 
pale
perishingly cold
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2
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what are the features of critical limb ischaemia

A

rest pain
ABPI <0.3
arterial ulcers and gangrene

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3
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what investigations should you do

A

ABPIs
duplex ultrasound
MR or CT angiography
catheter angiography

bloods: lipids, glucose, FBCs

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4
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how do you treat peripheral arterial disease

A
anti platelet therapy (clopidogrel)
statin 
smoking
diet
BP
diabetes
exercise
naftidrofuryl oxalate 
revascularisation
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