Vascular disorders Flashcards
Peripheral Artery Disease
Involves thickening of the artery walls and progressive narrowing of arteries of upper and lower extremeties
*usually sypmtomatic in ppl 60-80; but may appear earlier if you have diabetes
*higher prevelence in blacks
risks a/w PAD
literally all the other CVD
Higher risk of mortality –> strokes and HF
Etiology/Pathophysiology of PAD
-Atherosclerosis is leading cause in majority of cases (affects coronary, carotid, and lower extremeties)
-gradual thickening of the intima and media due to cholesterol and lipid deposits
-exact cause unknown; inflammation and endothelial injury play a major role
Risk factors that increase chances of getting PAD
tobacco
atherosclerosis
diabetes
htn
high cholesterol
older than 60
symptoms occur when arteries are 60-75% blocked
Potential arteries in lower extremeties that may be affected by PAD
iliac
femoral
ppopliteal
tibial
peroneal
Manifestations of PAD:
Claudication
Paresthesia
Reduced blood flow
Pain at rest
Critical limb ischemia
Lower extremety PAD manifestation: classic
Classic
-intermittent claudication
*ishemic muscle pain caused by constant level of exercise –> build up of lactic acid from anaerobic metabolism
*resolves w/in 10 mins or less with rest
*reproducible
Lower extremety PAD manifestation: paresthesia
Paresthesia
-numbness r tingling in toes or feet from nerve tissue ischemia
-neuropathy causes shooting or burning pain
-loss of pressure and deep pain sensations from low blood flow
-injuries often go unnoticed
LE PAD manifestations: Reduced blood flow to limb
-thin shiny and taut skin
-loss of hair on lower legs
-diminished or absent pedal, popliteal, or femoral pulses
-pallor of foot with leg elevation
-reactive hyperemia of foot with dependent position
LE PAD manifestation: pain at rest
-progressive disease
-occurs in feet or toes
-aggravated by limb elevation
-occurs from insufficient blood flow to distal tissues
-occurs more often at night
-pain relief by gravity
LE PAD manifestsation: Critical Limb Ischemia
characterized by:
-chronic ischemic rest pain lasting for 2+ weeks
-nonhealing arterial leg ulcers or gangrene
-more likely in diabetics or those w/ HF or stroke history
Complications of LE PAD
-atrophy of skin and underlying muscles
-delayed healing
-wound infection
-tissue necrosis
-arterial ulcers over bony prominences
Arterial ulcers
super serious if they don’t heal and develop gangrene
-collateral circulation may prevent gangrene
-might resulr in amputation if bloodflow isn’t restored and severe infection occurs
-amputation is indicated when there’s uncontrolled pain and spreading infection
Diagnostic studies for LE PAD
Doppler ultrasound
-segmental BP taken along leg when supine –> drop of 30+ = PAD
Duplex imaging
-bidirectional, color Doppler
Ankle brachial index (ABI)
-divide ankle SBP by higher brachial SBP
-old ppl and those w/ DM might have artifically elevated ones
Angiography and magnetic resonance angiography
Interprofesional care of IE PAD: Risk factor modification
REDUCE CVD RISKS
BP control
-reduce sodium; DASH diet
Tobacco cessation
Keep Hgb A1C < 7% if diabetic
Aggressive treatment of hyperlipidemia w/ diet and statins
Drug therapy for LE PAD
ACE inhibitors
Antiplatelet agents
Drugs for claudication
LE PAD drugs: ACE-i
Reduce PAD symptoms
e.g. Ramipril (Altace)
-decreases CV morbidity/mortality
-increases peripheral blood flow
-increases ABI
-increases walking distance
LE PAD drugs: antiplatelet agents
Aspirin and/or Clopidrogrel (plavix)
-reduce CVD risk
*don’t use anticoagulants
LE PAD drugs for claudication
Cilostazol (pletal)
-inhibits platelet aggregation
-increases vasodilation
-NOT FOR HF PATIENTS
Pentoxifylline (Trental)
-improves flexibility of RBCs and WBCs
-decreases fibrinogen concentration, platelet adhesiveness, and blood viscosity
LE PAD Exercise therapy
most effective for intermittent claudication
-30-45 mins 3x a week
-more important in women bc they decline faster
-increases survival rate
LE PAD nutritional care
keep BMI <25 (BUT ALSO FUCK THAT)
Waist circumference under 40 in men and 35 in women
3-5% weight loss yields reduced triglycerides, glucose, A1C, and decreased risk of DMII
Recommend reduced calories and salt for obese or overweight persons
LE PAD alternative/complementary therapie
Consult with HCP before taking dietary or herbal supplements esp if taking NSAIDs or anticoagulants
Interactions pose bleeding risk
How to treat leg with CLI: drugs and procedures
Revascularization via bypass surgery using autogenous vein
Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty
IV prostanoids (not FDA approved though)
Decrease CVD risk w/ statins, antiplatelet ACE-i, and B-blockers
How to treat LE PAD patient with CLI: conservative treatment
-protect from trauma
-decrease ischemic pain
-prevent/control infection
-improve arterial perfusion
*spinal cord stimulation can help with pain
*growth factors and gene therapy can help promote angiogenesis
Catheter based procedures for LE PAD
(similar to angiography)
-insert catheter into femoral artery for all of them
-done in cath lab, not OR
-antiplatelets given postprocedure to prevent restenosis
Includes
PTA
Atherectomy
Cryoplasty
Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty
-catheter has balloon tip
-balloon is inflated dilating the vessel by compressing atherosclerotic intimal lining
-stent is placed to hold artery open
*stent coated with drug to limit growth of new tisue in treated area
Atherectomy
removal of plaque
-performed using a cutting dic, laser, or rotating diamond tip
Cryoplasty
combo of PTA and cold therapy
-balloon filled with liquid NO that changes to gas
-gas expands and cools to 14 F
-limits restenosis by reducing smooth muscle cell activity
Peripheral artery bypass surgery
Use umbilical vein or composite sequential bypass graft
PTA with stenting can also be used along with bypass
Other surgical options for LE PAD
Endarterectomy = open artery and remove plaque
Patch graft angioplasty = open artery, remove plaque, sew patch to widen lumen
Amputation
-if necrosis, gangrene, or osteomyelitis
nursing diagnoses for LE PAD
ineffective tissue perfusion
activity intolerance
Overall goals for PAD
adequate tissue perforation
relief of pain
exercise tolerance
intact, healthy skin
increased knowledge
Acute care in recovery after surgery or radiologic intervention
Frequently monitor
-skin color and temp
-capillary refill
-peripheral pulses!!! NOTIFY HCP OF CHANGES
-sensation/movement of extremety
Acute care after leaving recovery for surgery
continued circulatory assessment
-monitor for potential complications (increased pain, loss of pulse, pallor/cyanosis, numbness/tingling)
-avoid knee-flexed positions
-turn and position frequently; oob, ambulate; avoid prolonged sitting
-compression stockings