peripheral arterial disease Flashcards
1
Q
targeted lower limb treatments recommended for peripheral arterial disease (broad topics)
A
- exercise programs
- pharmacotherapy (pentoxifyline)
- foot care
- revascularisation surgery
2
Q
recommended foot care for all lower limb peripheral arterial disease patients
A
1-3 monthly foot check
regular podiatry review to manage calluses, fissures or thickened nails
therapeutic footware
3
Q
benefits of exercise programs for lower limb peripheral arterial disease
A
- improve claudication symptoms
- improve walking distance
- reduce CVD mortality
- improve glycemic control
- less adverse lower limb events
4
Q
indications for revascularisation therapy in peripheral arterial disease
contraindications
A
- chronic limb threatening ischaemia
- symptomatic with severe function limiting intermittent claudication
not indicated in asymptomatic patients
5
Q
when is aspirin indicated in peripheral arterial disease
A
if its symptomatic
