VASCULAR Flashcards
1
Q
Intermittent claudication
A
ABPI (<0.9)
Duplex USS
Magnetic resonance angiography - definitive diagnosis!
2
Q
Acute limb-threatening ischaemia
A
Hand held arterial Doppler
3
Q
Critical limb ischaemia
A
ABPI <0.5
4
Q
When do you offer duplex USS in PAD?
A
In anyone who revascularisation is being considered
5
Q
When do you offer magnetic resonance angiography in PAD?
A
To anyone who needs further imaging after duplex USS before considering revascularisation
6
Q
When do you offer CT angiography in PAD?
A
Anyone who needs further imaging after duplex ultrasound if contrast‑enhanced magnetic resonance angiography is contraindicated or not tolerated
