Venous System Disorders

Question 0

What are the common clinical presentations of peripheral vascular disease and

Answer 0

Intermittent claudication

Critical leg ischaemia

Acute limb ischaemia

Carotid artery disease

Abdominal aortic aneurysm

Question 1

Difference between intermittent claudication + critical ischaemia

Answer 1

Intermittent claudication
Moderate ischaemia – anaerobic - lactic acid
Pain on exertion/ resolve with rest
CALVES

Critical ischaemia 
️blood supply not adequate 
No reserve available for high demand 
Pain @ REST
⬆️p(gangrene)

Question 2

Symptoms of acute ischemia

Answer 2

Pain pallor pulseless paralysis

Perishing cold Parasthesia

Question 3

Treatment for PVD

Answer 3

Revascularisation/amputation