Vascular Flashcards
1
Q
What ABPI level indicates peripheral arterial disease
A
ABPI <0.8
ABPI <0.3 would indicate critical limb ischaemia
ABPI >1.4 would indicate artery calcification
2
Q
What DVT wells score indicates you should go straight to getting USS leg
A
Wells 2 or more: USS
(otherwise get d dimer first)
3
Q
What PE wells score indicates you should go straight to getting CTPA
A
Wells 5 or more
(otherwise get d dimer first)