VIVA

Question 1

Solprin

Answer 1

NSAID, aspirin type, anti-platelet

Question 2

Diamicron

Answer 2

Modified release tablet, used to help control blood glucose levels in patients with DM

Question 3

Atenolol

Answer 3

Beta blocker used in treatment of HT

Question 4

Lipitor

Answer 4

Artorvostatin, statin, inhibits cholesterol (LDL) synthesis

Question 5

Coversyl

Answer 5

ACE inhibitor. Treatment of HT

Question 6

What is the VIVA Template

Answer 6

Medical History
Vascular
neuro
Derm
Biomech
footwear
DDX
Provisional DX
Management (long and short)
Referral

Question 7

Give the normal BMI ranges?

Answer 7

18.5 - 25

Question 8

Give the HbA1C normal ranges?

Answer 8

approx - 6.5%

Question 9

Average fasting blood glucose level?

Answer 9

4-6 and consistently no variation.

Question 10

ABI value of x > 1.2

Answer 10

Incompressible artery. Medial calcific sclerosis

Question 11

ABI value of x = 1 - 1.2

Answer 11

Nice healthy range. Adequate blood flow to the peripheries.

Question 12

ABI value of x < 0.6

Answer 12

Not adequate blood flow and may show signs of intermittent claudication

Question 13

ABI value of x < 0.4

Answer 13

Gangrene and ischaemic limb

Question 14

TBI value of x > 0.7

Answer 14

Normal healthy range. Adequate blood flow to the digits

Question 15

TBI value of x < 0.5-0.7

Answer 15

Mild ischaemia.

Question 16

TBI value of x < 0.35 - 0.5

Answer 16

Moderate ischaemia.

Question 17

What is the threshold when using a neurothesiometer for detection of peripheral neuropathy?

Answer 17

25V