Peripheral Vascular disease

Question 1

Definition of Peripheral vascular disease?

Answer 1

Caused by atherosclerosis in limb arteries.

Caused by embolism in artery

Caused by arteries constricting

So when the above happens it means less blood reaches muscle tissue, meaning less oxygen causing ischemia. These ischemic cells release adenosine which signal the nerves that theres pain. This is known as claudication.

Question 2

Symptoms of peripheral vascular disease?

Answer 2

Ulcers
Pale skin in limb involved
Death of tissue

Question 3

Testing for peripheral vascular disease?

Answer 3

Ankle brachial index
Doppler ultrasound