Vascular Flashcards
1
Q
What is the ABPI range for intermittent claudication and severe claudication (rest pain)?
A
Intermittent: 0.5 - 0.8
Severe: 0.3 - 0.5
2
Q
How would you manage an aortic aneurysm measuring 4.7cm?
A
Surveillance
- Serial US F/U every 3 months
4.5cm - 5.4cm: surveillance every 3 months
3
Q
How would you manage an aortic aneurysm measuring 3.5cm?
A
Serial US F/U every year
3cm - 4.4cm (small)
4
Q
What are indications to schedule for surgery in view of aortic aneurysm?
A
> 6.5cm or >5.5cm and increasing >1cm in 6 month period
5
Q
How would you manage a pseudoaneurysm <3cm?
A
US and surveillance
6
Q
When would endovascular revascularisation be considered in peripheral vascular disease?
A
Preferable in femoro-popliteal lesions where stenotic/occlusive segment is >25cm
