Peripheral Vascular Disease

Question 1

Aneurysm

Answer 1

an abnormal dilatation (bulge) in the wall of an artery
Normally, the walls of arteries are thick and muscular, allowing them to withstand a large amount of pressure. Occasionally, however, a weak area develops in the wall of an artery. This allows the pressure within the artery to push outwards, creating a bulge or ballooned area called an “aneurysm.”

Question 2

Intermittent Claudication

Answer 2

an aching, crampy, tired, and sometimes burning pain in the legs that comes and goes
.it typically occurs with walking and goes away with rest
.due to poor circulation of blood in the legs caused by arterial spasm or narrowing (atherosclerosis)

Question 3

Raynaud’s Disease

Answer 3

causes some areas of your body — such as your fingers and toes — to feel numb and cold in response to cold temperatures or stress
.Smaller arteries that supply blood to your skin narrow, limiting blood circulation to affected areas (vasospasm).

Question 4

Thrombophlebitis

Answer 4

inflammation of a vein (usually a leg vein) where a thrombus has formed

Question 5

Gangrene

Answer 5

The death of body tissue due to a lack of blood flow or a bacterial infection
.most commonly affects the extremities, including your toes, fingers and limbs