Peripheral vascular disease Flashcards
Examples of organic causes for peripheral vascular disease
Atherosclerosis and embolism
Example of functional causes of peripheral vascular disease
Vasospasms
What molecule is released during ischaemia that causes pain
Adenosine
What arteries are affected in the hips/butt
Aorta/iliac
What arteries are affected in the thigh
Common femoral
What arteries are affected in the upper 2/3rds of the calf
Popliteal
What arteries are affected in the lower 1/3rd of the calf
Tibial
What arteries are affected in the foot
peronea
Symptoms of PVD
Pain on exercise, ulcers that do not heal normally, colour changes
Give two examples of colour changes
Elevation pallor (white when raised) and dependent rubor (red when lowered)
Risk factors for PVD
Smoking, diabetes, dislipidaemia, hypertension
Diagnosis
Doppler ultrasound and ABI (ankle brachial index)
Treatment for PVD
Lifestyle changes, medication to reduce clotting and surgery (rare)
