Peripheral Vascular Disease

Question 1

Peripheral Vascular Disease Risk Factors

Answer 1

Hypertension

Smoking

Diabetes Mellitus

Hypercholesterolemia

Age

Question 2

Ankle Brachial Index

Answer 2

SBP(ankle) / SBP(arm)

Leg is normally higher than the arm

Normal: 0.91-1.30

Mild Obstruction: .7-.9

Moderate Obstruction: .4-.69

Severe Obstruction: <.4

Poorly compressible: >1.30

Question 3

The PAD Exercise Training Prescription

Answer 3

Warm-Up: Approx 5 mintues

Repeated Exercise Periods: End at Moderate to Severe Claudication Level

Rest Periods: Until Claudication Abates

20-30 Minutes…