Vascular Flashcards
1
Q
AAA <4cm surveillance
A
USS 1 yearly
2
Q
AAA >4cm surveillance
A
USS 6 monthly
3
Q
Surgery indicated on what AAA size
A
<5.5
4
Q
ABPI > 1.2
A
vessel calcification/DM
5
Q
ABPI 1-1.2
A
normal
6
Q
ABPI 0.8-1
A
minor stenosis
risk factor mx
7
Q
ABPI 0.5-0.8
A
moderate stenosis
consider duplex
risk factor mx
avoid compression bandage if mixed ulcers present
8
Q
ABPI 0.3-0.5
A
significant stenosis
duplex needed
compression bandage contraindicated
9
Q
ABPI <0.3
A
critical ischaemia
urgent imaging
10
Q
Lymphoedema present from birth <1 years
A
Milroy’s disease
11
Q
Lymphoedema onset 1-35 years
A
Meige’s disease
12
Q
Lymphoedema onset >35 years
A
Lymphoedema tarda
13
Q
Tetralogy of Fallot features
A
VSD RVH R ventricular outflow tract obstruction Pulmonary stenosis Overriding aorta
14
Q
Pathophysiology of AAA
A
loss of the intimacy with loss of elastic fibres from media
