Peripheral Vascular Disease Flashcards
1
Q
6Ps symptoms of acute PVD
A
- pain
- pulselessness
- pallor
- paraesthesia
- paralysis
- perishing
2
Q
Pain due to chronic PVD is worsened by … and gets better on …
A
- walking
- rest
3
Q
Critical PVD is a worsening of what type of PVD
A
Chronic
4
Q
Pain due to critical PVD is worsened by … and gets better on …
A
- leg elevation
- hanging leg off bed
5
Q
Character of critical PVD pain
A
Burning
6
Q
Critical PVD can lead to
A
- arterial ulcers
- gangrene
7
Q
Colour of leg in PVD
A
Pale
8
Q
Pain in PVD can radiate to
A
- buttocks
- thighs
9
Q
Calf pain on mild exertion that is relieved by rest which is seen in PVD
A
Intermittent claudication
10
Q
Location of occlusions in Leriche syndrome
A
- distal a
- p. common iliac artery
11
Q
Triad of symptoms in Leriche symptoms
A
- thigh/buttock claudication
- absent femoral pulses
- male impotence
12
Q
Other symptoms seen in PVD
A
- hair loss
- poorly healing wounds
- weak/absent pulses
- tar staining
- xanthomata
13
Q
ABPI of 0.8-0.9 indicates
A
Mild disease
14
Q
ABPI of <0.5 indicates
A
Severe disease
15
Q
1st line antiplatelet
A
Clopidogrel
