Peripheral vascular disease Flashcards
1
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which vessels are usually effected when there’s intermittent claudication in the calves?
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2
Q
what’s first line treatment for PAD?
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3
Q
what three drugs can be given to treat PAD?
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4
Q
what does ABPI stand for?
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5
Q
critical PAD is indicated by what ABPI?
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6
Q
diabetes leads to calcification of arteries. How will this affect a ABPI result?
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7
Q
what test will be needed for diagnosis of a symptomatic, diabetic patient with normal / high ABPI?
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8
Q
what’s the name of the syndrome where there’s atherosclerotic plaque in the distal aorta / proximal common iliac arteries?
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9
Q
what are the triad of symptoms of Leriche syndrome?
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10
Q
what vascular disease is seen in younger males who smoke but have no other atherosclerotic risk factors?
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11
Q
what happens in Buerger disease?
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