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Peripheral Vascular/ Arterial Disease Flashcards

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What is peripheral vascular/ arterial disease?

A

Atherosclerosis causes stenosis of arteries around the body

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What are the clinical presentations if PVD? (6)

A 
Pain (cramping pain in leg caused by walking/ activity)
Pulseless
Paraesthesia
Pallor
Perishingly cold
Paralysis
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How would you diagnose PVD?

A

Doppler ultrasound

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How would manage PVD pharmacologically? (3)

A

Aspirin, CLOPIDOGREL

Statin

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How would you manage PVD surgically? (3)

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Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA)
Surgical reconstruction
Amputation

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What can PVD lead to?

A

Acute limb ishaemia (EMERGENCY)

May require urgent open surgery/ angioplasty

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