vascular Flashcards
1
Q
arterial vs venous ulcer location
A
arterial - distal foot
venous - medial calf
2
Q
arterial vs venous ulcer
A
arterial - deep, punched out, pale, hair loss
venous - gross, swollen, shallow
3
Q
diameter of AAA that is discharged
A
<3cm
4
Q
like an inguinal hernia but blue
A
saphena varix
5
Q
4 mechanisms of AAA
A
proteolysis
inflammation
decreased elastic:collagen ratio
genetics
6
Q
complications of endovascular AAA surgery
A
endo leak - blood flows into sac
migration
kinking
7
Q
type A vs B aortic dissection
A
A - proximal to left subclavian
B - distal
8
Q
medical treatment of aortic dissection
A
iv beta blocker
9
Q
reperfusion injury
A
release of myoglobin after a limb is re-perfused = red urine
10
Q
acute limb ischeamia 1st investigation
A
doppler
