Peripheral Vascular Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What are the causes of sudden Ischaemia?
A
- Atherosclerosis
- Emboli
- Lodge at artery bifurcations
2
Q
What does the severity of sudden ischaemia depend on?
A
- Site of occlusion
- Presence of Collateral Circulation
- Nature of Occlusion
3
Q
What are the symptoms of PAD?
A
- Intermittent Claudication
- Resting pain
- Ulcers
- Tissue Loss
4
Q
What are the four risk factors of PAD?
A
- Smoking
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Hypercholesterolemia
5
Q
How is PAD diagnosed?
A
- History
- Risk Factors
- Examination (BP,Peripheral pulses,Capillary Refill,Sensation)
- Ankle brachial pressure index
- Imaging
- Angiography
6
Q
What are five medical therapies for PAD?
A
- Diabetes control (insulin)
- Cholesterol control (statin)
- BP control (anti hypertensives)
- Anti-platelets (Aspirin)
- Antioxidants/Vitamins (Omega-3)
7
Q
3 surgical treatments of PAD
A
- Angioplasty
- Endarterectomy
- Surgical Bypass
