Vascular: definitions and basics Flashcards
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2
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Define gangrene
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Death of tissue specifically due to an inadequate blood supply
3
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Define necrosis
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Tissue death
4
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Define ischaemia
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Inadequate O2 supply due to inadequate blood supply
5
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How does atherosclerosis cause ACS?
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Plaques cause:
- stiffening of artery walls —> HTN and strain on the heart due to increased resistance
- stenosis —> reduced blood flow e.g. angina.
- plaque ruptures —> get thrombus in distal vessel —> cause ischaemia/ACS
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What are non-modifiable RF for atherosclerosis?
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Male gender, older age, FHx
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What are modifiable RF for atherosclerosis?
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Smoking
Alcohol consumption
Poor diet
Sedentary lifestyle
Obesity
Poor sleep
8
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A patient who has a PMH of atherosclerosis is now presenting with chest pain. She also feels the pain in her abdomen and has mentioned her legs have been cramping. Braindump some differentials
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Angina, MI, TIA, Stroke, PAD, Chronic mesenteric ischaemia
