peripheral arterial disease Flashcards
1
Q
Causes
A
Atherosclerosis
Aortic coarctation
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2
Q
Classification of this?
A
Fontaine’s classfication
3
Q
6Ps of acute limb ischaemia?
A
Pain Paralysis Parethesesia Pulselessness pallor poikilothermia (perishingly cold)
4
Q
What are the four classifications
A
Asymptomatic
Claudication (during exercise)
Acute limb ischaemia
Critical imb threatening ischaemia
5
Q
What are the key sings of CLTI?
A
Rest pain
Night pain
Tissue loss (ulceration/gangrene)
6
Q
What do CLTI patients complain of needing to do at night?
A
Hang leg over the end of leg
