Peripheral Arterial Disease: Critical Limb Ischaemia Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 3 main patterns of presentation in peripheral arterial disease?
A
- intermittent claudication
- critical limb ischaemia
- acute limb-threatening ischaemia
2
Q
what features are seen in critical limb ischaemia?
A
- rest pain in foot for >2 weeks
- ulceration
- gangrene
3
Q
what is a typical sign patient’s report in critical limb ischaemia?
A
hanging their legs out of bed at night to ease the pain
4
Q
what ABPI is needed to diagnose critical limb ischaemia?
A
< 0.5
