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Surgery - Vascular Flashcards

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What is an aortic dissection?

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Tear in the tunica intima

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What is the biggest RF for aortic dissection?

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HTN - smoking second

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Recall 2 ways in which aortic dissection can be classified and what these entail

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Stanford classification
- Type A is in ascending aorta, type B is in descending aorta

De Bakey classification
Type 1 originates in ascending aorta but extends to arch and possibly beyond
Type 2 is confined to the ascending aorta
Type 3 originates in the descending aorta

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How should aortic dissection be managed?

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Aortic root replacement surgery
Bed rest and beta blockers (iv - easier control)

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What are the main symptoms of aortic dissection?

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Tearing chest pain, radiates to back, 20mmHg BP difference between arms
Possible Horner’s

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How should aortic dissection be imaged?

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If stable –> CT CAP
If unstable –> TOE/TTE (transoesophageal echo/ transthoracic echo)

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In which type of aortic dissection is surgery not indicated?

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Descending

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What are the 3 subtypes of peripheral artery disease?

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  1. Intermittent claudication
  2. Critical limb ischaemia
  3. Acute limb-threatening ischaemia
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How can you differentiate between critical and acute limb-threatening limb ischaemia clinically?

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Onset
CLI = >2 weeks
ALI = <2 weeks

Colour:
CLI = pink
ALI = marble white
nb. can’t find info on how this works in non-white skin tones

Temp:
CLI: warm
ALI: cold

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What are the 6 Ps of acute limb ischaemia?

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Pain
Perishingly cold
Pallor
Pulseless
Paralysis
Paraesthesia

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11
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What is the expected ankle arterial pressure in critical limb ischaemia?

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<40mmHg

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What are the causes of limb ischaemia?

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TRIED to walk:
Thromboangiitis obliterans
Raynaud’s
Injury
Embolism/thrombosis
Diabetes

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How should ischaemic limb be investigated?

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1st: ABPI
2nd: duplex USS
3rd: MRA/CTA

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What ABPI result is indicative of critical limb ischaemia?

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<0.5

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At what ABPI would you refer to vascular surgeons?

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<0.8 or >1.3

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How should asymptomatic limb ischaemia/intemittent claudication be managed? PVD?

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Conservative: (WL, quit smoking etc + supervised exercise programme)
Medical: statin + anti-platelet (1st line is atorvastatin 80mg + clopidogrel 75mg) - ALL PATIENTS
Rarely used - naftidrofuryl oxalate (vasodilator) - can increase kidney stones - increase blood flow

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How is critical limb ischaemia managed?

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1st: Angioplasty, stenting, bypass, embolectomy
2nd: Amputation

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What are the indications for amputation in critical limb ischaemia?

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Dead (eg severe PAD/ thromboangiitis obliterans)
Dangerous (sepsis, NF)
Damaged (trauma, burns, frostbite)
Darned nuisance (pain, neurological damage)

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What is thromboangiitis obliterans also known as?

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Buerger’s disease

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What is thromboangiitis obliterans?

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A smoking-related condition that results in thrombosis in small and medium-sized arteries, and less commonly veins
Ends of digits look all necrotic and nasty

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21
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Recall 2 classification systems used to classify limb ischaemia

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Fontaine
Rutherford

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22
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What are the 3 stages of venous insufficiency?

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  • Phlegmasia alba dolens (white leg)
  • Phlegmasia cerulea dolens (blue/red leg)
  • Gangrene (secondary to acute ischaemia)
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23
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How can venous insufficiency be managed?

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Conservative: compression bandages (ABPI >0.8 required)
Surgical: grafts

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24
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What % of varicose veins are primary?

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95%

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How should varicose veins be investigated?

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Cough impulse (should be neg in varicose pathology)
Tap test - tap proximally and feel for an impulse distally
Tourniquet test

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How is the tourniquet test for varicose veins performed?

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Patient supine, elevate legs, milk veins
Apply tourniquet high to compress saphenofemoral junction
Stand patient
Repeat distally until controlled filling
Controlled filling = distal veins do not fill
Uncontrolled filling = distal veins full - meaning there is an incompetent valve below the tourniquet

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27
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How can varicose veins be managed?

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Conservative: WL, avoid prologed standing, compression stockings, emollients

Medical: injection sclerotherapy, radiofrequency ablation

Surgical: various types of ligation

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What investigations should be done in suspected DVT?

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First do a Well’s score
If 2 or more –> USS leg
If 0 or 1 –> D-dimer within 4 hours –> USS if pos, other diagnosis if neg

If DVT is confirmed and unprovoked do a CT AP to help identify possible malignancy

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How should DVT be managed?

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DOAC (if renal impairment –> LMWH + warfarin)

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30
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Recall the components of the Wells score

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Mnemonic: DVT SCORES
DVT previous [+1]
Veins - superficial collateral [+1]
Three cm difference in calf diameter [+1]

Static (paralysis/paresis/plaster immobilisation) [+1]
Cancer (active within 6 months) [+1]
Oedema (pitting, confined to the symptomatic leg) [+1]
Recently bedridden for 3 days [+1]
Entire leg swollen [+1]
Something else equally likely [-2]

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What is the most common site of superficial thrombophlebitis?

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Saphenous vein

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What are the symptoms of superficial thrombophlebitis?

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Palpable/nodular cord
Inflammation
Varicose veins

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33
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How should superficial thrombophlebitis be investigated?

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Doppler USS

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34
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How should superficial thrombophlebitis be managed?

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Compression stockings + 
1st line = NSAIDs 
2nd line (if SVT \>5cm long/\<5cm from SFJ) = DOAC 
3rd line = varicose vein surgery
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How should venous ulcers be investigated?

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Doppler USS, ABPI (to exclude arterial)

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36
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How should venous ulcers be managed?

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1st - graded compression stockings
2nd line - skin grafting (if not resolved in 12w or area >10cm^2)

all - elevation, exercise, debridement, clean with saline, dressing

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37
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Where do arterial ulcers typically appear?

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Toes and heel

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38
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How should arterial ulcers be managed?

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Pain mx
IV prostaglandins
RF modification
Chemical lumbar sympathectomy

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39
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Where do neuropathic ulcers typically appear?

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Over plantar surface of metatarsal head and plantar surface of hallux

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40
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How can neuropathic ulcers be managed?

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Cushioned shoes to reduce callous formation

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41
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How should popliteal aneurysms be managed?

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If stable: femoral-distal bypass
If acute: embolectomy +/- femoral-distal bypass

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What is an abdominal aortic aneurysm?

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DIlation of the abdominal aorta to >50% of normal diameter/ 3cm, involving all layers of the endothelium

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43
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What are the 2 types of AAA?

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Fusiform (equally round)
Saccular (outpouching)

44
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What is the process for AAA screening?

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In males >65y –> single abdominal USS
If AAA:
3-4.5cm –> f/u scan in 12m
4.5-5.5cm –> f/u scan in 3m
>5.5cm –> 2ww to vascular

45
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What is the elective operation used for AAA repair?

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endovascular repair of abdominal aneurysm (evar)
If particularly young you can do an open replacement - has longer recovery time but lower chance of further procedures

avoid if obesity, age, allergies, cvs conditions, smoking, diabetes

46
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What are the complications of AAA?

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Rupture
Embolism (trash foot)
Thrombus
Fistulation

47
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What is the 1st line treatment for SVCO?

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Dexamethosone

48
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How should stridor due to SVCO be managed?

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Intubation –> endovascular stenting

49
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What is the gold standard test for peripheral vascular disease?

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CT arteriogram

50
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Briefly describe the Fontaine classification of chronic limb ischaemia

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Stage 1: asymptomatic
Stage 2: intermittent claudication
Stage 3: Ischaemic rest pain
Stage 4: Ulceration +/- gangrene

51
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Recall the 3 ways in which critical limb ischaemia can be defined

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  1. ABPI <0.5
  2. Presecne of ischaemic lesions/ gangrene objectively attributable to the arterial disease
  3. Ischaemic rest pain for >2w duration
52
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What is the key differential for symptoms of limb ischaemia?

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Spinal stenosis (‘neurogenic claudication’)

53
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How can cardiovascular risk factors be managed in patients with chronic limb ischaemia?

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Lifestyle changes
Statin
Anti-platelet (ideally clopidogrel 75mg)
Optomise diabetes control

54
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What can cause varicose veins?

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  1. 98% are primary idiopathic
    Secondary causes include:
  2. Pelvic masses (eg malignancy, fibroids)
  3. AV malformations eg Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome
55
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What are the 4 major risk factors for developing varicose veins?

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  1. Prolonged standing
  2. Obesity
  3. Family history
  4. Pregnancy
56
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Recall 3 signs of venous insufficiency

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Ulceration
Varicose eczema
Haemosiderin deposition

57
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What is a saphena varix?

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A dilatation of the saphenous vein at the saphenofemoral junction in the groin. As it displays a cough impulse, it is commonly mistaken for a femoral hernia.

58
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Briefly describe the classification system for varicose veins

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CEAR system -
C0-6 is based on clinical features with C1 being telangiectasias and C6 being an active venous ulcer
E = aEtiology (Ep = primary, Es = secondary, Ec = congenital)
Anatomical (s = superficial, d = deep, p = perforating)
R = reflux/obstruction?

59
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What is the gold standard test for varicose veins?

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Duplex ultrasound

60
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How should venous ulcers be managed?

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4-layer bandaging to produce graduated compression - aims to move blood distal –> proximal

61
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Recall 3 options for treating varicose veins

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  1. Venous ligation, stripping + avulsion: tying off responsible vein and stripping it away
  2. Foam sclerotherapy: injection of a sclerosing agent causes inflammation which causes the vein to close off
  3. Thermal ablation: heating from the inside to cause irreversible damage which closes it off
62
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Recall 5 signs of deep venous insufficiency

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Varicose eczema (dry and scaly skin)
Thrombophlebitis
Haemosiderin skin staining
Lipodermatosclerosis
Atrophie blanche

63
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What is venous stenting and what is it used for?

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Metal mesh stent expanded in occluded vein

Patients with severe post thrombotic syndrome with an occluded iliac vein may be suitable for deep venous stenting

64
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What are the 3 main groups of causes of acute limb ischaemia?

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  1. Embolisation
  2. Thrombus in sit (eg due to local atheroma)
  3. Trauma (less common) eg compartment syndrome
65
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What are the 6 Ps of acute limb ischaemia?

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  • Pain
  • Pallor
  • Pulselessness
  • Paresthesia
  • Perishingly cold
  • Paralysis
66
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What classification system is used to classify acute limb ischaemia?

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Rutherford

67
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How should suspected acute limb ischaemia be investigated?

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Duplex ultrasound followed by consideration of CT angiography

68
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Within what time frame will complete arterial occlusion in the lower lib lead to irreversible tissue damage?

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6 hours

69
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How should acute limb ischaemia be managed?

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Initially: oxygen, IV access, unfractionated heparin infusion (modify and slowly alter and reverse it)
clopidogrel - anti-platelet

Ongoing:

  • If low Rutherford classification can have conservative mx via heparin
    • If higher Rutherford classification, needs surgical input
  • endovascular thrombolysis - directly into clot via artery
  • thrombo embolectomy - cathter - fogerty catheter
  • open thrombectomy
  • bypass
  • amputation
70
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How should irreversible acute limb ischaemia be managed?

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Urgent amputation

71
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What is the mortality rate of acute limb ischaemia?

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20%

72
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What is reperfusion injury?

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Important complication of acute limb ischaemia treatment

Sudden increase in capillary permeability can result in:

  • Compartment syndrome
  • Release of substances from the damaged muscle cells, such as:
    • K+ ions causing hyperkalaemia
    • H+ ions causing acidosis
    • Myoglobin, resulting in significant AKI
73
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What is Leriche’s syndrome?

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Triad of symptoms due to atherosclerosis of abdominal aorta/ iliac arteries at the bifurcation, ask about erectile dysfunction;

  1. Claudication of the buttocks and thighs
  2. Atrophy of the musculature of the legs
  3. Impotence (due to paralysis of the L1 nerve)

treat with aorto-bi femoral bypass

74
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How do symptoms of peripheral vascular disease differ in femoral and iliac stenosis?

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Iliac stenosis = buttock pain

Femoral stenosis = calf pain

75
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Long saphenous vein superficial thrombophlebitis require what

A

USS to exclude underlying DVT

76
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If AAA grows by more than 1cm in a year what is required

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Rapidly enlarging
2ww for surgical repair

77
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Strongest risk factor for PVD

A

smoking

78
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Main risk factor for embolic acute limb ischaemia

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AF - formation of thrombi in atrium that migrate

79
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Factors suggestive of thrombus vs embolus in ALI

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T
- pre existing claudication
- no obvious source of emboli
- absent pulses in contralateral limb
- widespread disease e.g. MI

E
- sudden onset
- no claudication
- source of embolus e.g. AF
- no evidence pvd - normal pulse in contralateral limb
- proximal aneurysm

80
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Presentation of chronic obliterative arterial disease

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painful lower calf ulcer, mild pitting oedema and low abpi

81
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How is severe PVD treated?

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Endovascular revascularisation
- percutaneous transluminal angioplasty +/- stent placement
-short segment stenosis <10cm, aortic iliac disease and high risk

Surgical revascularisation
- surgical bypass with autologous vein / prosthetic material
- endarterectomy - manual removal
- open surgical techniques - long segment lesions >10cm, multifocal lesions, common femoral artery and purely infrapopliteal disease

82
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Indications for endovascular revascularisation in CLI

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short segment stenosis <10cm, aortic iliac disease and high risk patients

83
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Indications for surgical revascularisation in CLI

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long segment lesions >10cm, multifocal lesions, common femoral artery and purely infrapopliteal disease

84
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Treatment for superficial thrombophlebitis

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Compression stockings
+ LMWH for 30 days
or
+ Fondaparinux for 45 days
to stop DVT formation

if lmwh is contraindicated 8-12 days of NSAIDs

if extends towards sapheno-femoral junction = therapeutic anticoagulation 6-12 weeks

85
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Contraindications for LMWH

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trauma, epidural half-life, hemorrhagic disorders, peptic ulcer disease, recent cerebral hemorrhage, severe hypertension, and recent surgery to the eye or nervous system

86
Q

What should be arranged in patients with suspected ruptured abdominal aorta aneurysm

A

6 units of blood crossmatch

87
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What is ABPI

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a calculation of the ratio of the patient’s systolic blood pressure at their ankle to the systolic pressure in their arm.

88
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What can increase ABPI

A

diabetes due to high vessel calcification

89
Q

what is marjolin’s ulcer

A

squamous cell carcinoma occuring at sites of chronic inflammation / previous injury

90
Q

what is pyoderma gangrenosum

A

ibd association
lower limbs and painful
red and yellow
treat with steroids

91
Q

what is venous duplex uss and what is it used first line for

A

doppler with vein structures shown
varicose veins and chronic venous disease

92
Q

What is the classical presentation of takayasu arteritis

A

young asian
pulseless peripheries

93
Q

Classical presentation of subclavian steal syndrome

A

increased metabolic need of arm, retrograde flow and cns vascular insufficiency

94
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main signs of aortic coarctation

A

weak arm pulses
radiofemoral delay
noticing of ribs if disease long standing

95
Q

why is aaa cause pain at the back

A

retroperitoneal pain

96
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main scan for aaa

A

USS, ct angiogram

97
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what is the main complication of evar

A

endoleak with aneurysm expansion and rupture

98
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Key feature of CLI

A

hang foot over the bed for blood flow improvement

99
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Main management for IC

A

rf modification
supervised exercise programme
CAN - treatment

100
Q

other material for bypass than veins

A

Plastics - dacron and ptfe

101
Q

What is the rutherford classification

A

Acute limb ischaemia
call vascular

102
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acute limb ischaemia investigations

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bedside - ecg, abpi, dopplar
- af
bloods
- gas, fbc, u&e, ck, clotting, group & save (all surgical patients)
imaging
- digital subtraction angiography

103
Q

most common complication of venous disease

A

leg ulcer

104
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Main difference between arterial and neuropathic ulcer

A

arterial is painful
neuropathic is on pressure based areas

105
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Most common ulcer

A

venous 60-80%

106
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Signs of venous disease

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leg pain, oedema, worse at night, relieved by rest, aching

107
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What should you check for before putting on stockings

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arterial disease

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