Vascular Flashcards
1
Q
Arteriosclerosis
A
Associated with aging
2
Q
Peripheral arterial disease
A
Occlusive disease
Aneurysmal disease
Vasospastic disease
3
Q
Venous disease
A
Venous thrombosis
Chronic venous insufficiency
4
Q
PAD risk factors
A
Diabetes Smoking Obesity Increased lipids HTN Increased cholesterol Age African American Family Hx
5
Q
Aneurysm types
A
Fusiform (bulges out on both sides)
Sacular ( bulges out on one side)
6
Q
Risk factors for aneurysm
A
Atherosclerosis HTN Lipids Smoking Age Male Family Hx Trauma Infarction Marfans syndrome
7
Q
True aneurysm
A
Weakened by congenital or acquired problems
8
Q
False aneurysm
A
Injury
Trauma
To vessel
9
Q
Six Ps
A
Pain Pallor Pulslessness Parathesias Paralysis Pokilotherapy (coolness)
10
Q
Assessment of aneurysm
A
Gnawing Unaffected by movement Lasts for hours/days Pain in abdomen, flank, back Abdominal mass is pulsatile Rupture may occur
11
Q
Assessment of thoracic aortic aneurysm
A
Back pain Asymptomatic SOB Dysphagia Visible above suprasternal notch Sudden pain
12
Q
Aortic aneurysm above
A
5-5.5cm or expanding rapidly needs repair
13
Q
Tx of choice for aneurysm
A
Endovascular repair (Stent)
14
Q
Aortic dissection
A
Sudden tear in aortic intima. Blood enters aortic wall
Pain sharp, tearing, stabbing, chest, back, neck, jaw, teeth
10/10
15
Q
Aortic dissection risk
A
HTN
Marfans
Middle aged
Men>women
