Vascular Disease Flashcards

1
Q

What is peripheral arterial disease and what are the two types?

A

Atherosclerosis of arteries, like with the heart

Mild - Claudication which is reproducible on walking

Severe - Comes on at rest and at night

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2
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What are the risk factors for P.A.D?

A

Diabetes

Obesity

HTN

Alcohol

Smoking

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3
Q

What would you see on examination of severe P.A.D?

A

Hairless skin and skin atrophy

Pulselessness or reduced pulse

Arterial ulcers

Gangrene

Excessive sweating due to increased SNS

Erectile dysfuntion (Leriche syndrome)

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4
Q

What are the symptoms of acute arterial disease?

A

5Ps

Pale/Pallor

Pulselessness

Pain

Parasthesia

Paralysis

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5
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What are the investigations for P.A.D?

A

ABPI

?HTN

Diabetes screen

Angiography

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Q

What is the management of P.A.D?

A

Conservative - lifestyle advice

Medical - Manage co morbidities and Aspirin/statin

Surgical - Angioplasty or amputation or thromboendartarectomy

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7
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What are the differences between arterial and venous ulcers?

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