Peripheral Artery Disease/Chronic Venous Insufficiency Flashcards
Peripheral artery disease can be described as?
a disorder that impairs the blood supply to the peripheral tissues
What is the cause of peripheral artery disease?
atherosclerosis
Chronic venous insufficiency can be described as?
a disorder that impairs the blood return back to the heart
What is the most common cause of chronic venous insufficiency?
DVT
Which 4 medical conditions are at high risk for peripheral artery disease?
- HTN
- Diabetes
- High cholesterol
- Obesity
Which age would be high risk for peripheral artery disease?
greater than 50
What do we use the ankle brachial index for?
to assess the severity of peripheral artery disease
How do we use the ankle brachial index?
we take our blood pressure in our arm and leg; divide the systolic of the leg by the systolic of the brachial number and that is our ratio
What is the action of the medication trental & pletal?
increases blood flow
What type of pain is seen in peripheral artery disease?
cramping/aching pain, also called intermitted claudication
what type of paralysis is seen in peripheral artery disease?
muscle atrophy
What type of sensation & pulse is seen in peripheral artery disease?
decreased sensation & diminished pulses
What type of pain is seen with chronic venous insufficiency?
dull and itchy
In chronic venous insufficiency, what are the 2 things we notice in the coloring of the skin?
cyanosis & brown pigmentation
is there edema present in chronic venous insufficency?
yes there is pitting edema
