VASCULAR DISEASE

Question 1

What are the 2 types of vascular disease?

Answer 1

Occlusive Peripheral Vascular Disease
Vasospastic Peripheral Vascular Disease (Raynaud’s)

Question 2

Occlusive Peripheral Vascular Disease

Answer 2

Normally caused by atherosclerosis
Reduce risk with healthier life-style, statins and antiplatelets

Question 3

Vascular Disease (Raynaud’s)

Answer 3

Avoid exposure to cold and smoking cessation
If further treatment needed: Nifedipine