PVD

Question 1

What is PVD?

Answer 1

chronic loss/decrease of blood flow in the peripheral body

Question 2

Most common risk factor of PVD

Answer 2

Atherosclerosis, fat/cholesterol and plaque build up.

Question 3

Signs & Symptoms of PVD

Answer 3

Effects the legs, kidneys and arms most commonly.

 Peripheral BV: everything except brain and heart vessels

Question 4

Tests to identify PVD:

Answer 4

 ankle-brachial index: pressure in arm compared to leg if different, may be blockage

 angiogram: pictures of vessels (xray) – detects narrowing or blockage

 doppler ultrasound: abnormal blood flow, which gives clues about blockages