PVD Flashcards
1
Q
what is the range for severe ischaemia on ABPI
A
0-4.5
2
Q
what is the drug used to treat intermittent claudication
A
Cilostazol
3
Q
what is lower limb ischaemia a marker of
A
atherosclerosis elsewhere
4
Q
how is ruptured AAA pain often described
A
trashing
5
Q
what are complications of varicose veins
A
bleeding and bruises Superficial thromoplebitis Chronic venous insufficiency - haemosidering deposits - lipodermatosclerosis - ulceration
6
Q
what is chronic venous insufficiency
A
irreversible skin damage as result of sustained ambulatory venous hypertension
7
Q
what is chronic venous ulceration
A
a break in the skin between malleoli and tibial tuberosity, presumed to be due to venous disease
8
Q
what are haemosiderin deposits
A
red cells leakage
red cells breakdown
9
Q
what is lipodermatosclerosis
A
inflammation under the skin
