specific questions to ask in a peripheral vascular system history

Question 1

specfic questions for HPC of peripheral vascular

Answer 1

is it acute/chronic
where is the pain
any erectile dysnfunction
is it intermittent
how far can you walk
is it the pain that limits how far you go
can you describe the pain

Question 2

specific alleviating and exacerbating factors for rest pain in PVSHx

Answer 2

exacerbation - lift lef up
alleviate - leg down

Question 3

the 6 signs of acute ischaemia to aks about

Answer 3

pain
pallor
paraesthesia
pulselessness
paralysis
perishing cold

Question 4

HPC questions for peripheral vascular system history

Answer 4

prev vascular problems including any surgery
angina/MI
stroke/TIA/amaruosis fugax

Question 5

risk factors for PVS history

Answer 5

smoking
hypercholesterlamia
diabetes mellitus
HTN

Question 6

family history specific question for PVSHx

Answer 6

prothrombotic disorders - factor V Leiden mutation