Peripheral Venous And Arterial Disease Flashcards
1
Q
In which direction should blood flow between the superficial and deep veins?
A
Movement of blood is from superficial to deep veins.
2
Q
Describe the pathological features of varicose veins.
A
Valves incompetent and blood movement is slow or even reversed.
Walls of veins weaken.
Veins tend to be tortuous and twisted.
3
Q
Why does haemosiderin staining occur?
A
Brawny oedema
4
Q
Name some risk factors for DVT.
A
Age, family history, female sex, number of births, occupation (standing a lot)
5
Q
What are the 6 P’s to look for in acute limb ischaemia?
A
Pain
Pallor
Perishing with cold
Pulseless
Parasthesia
Paralysis
6
Q
What is claudication?
A
Cramping pain in the leg induced by exercise.
7
Q
What is meant by rest pain?
A
When the blood supply is so poor at rest- like in stable angina.
