Assessment and Management of Peripheral Vascular Health Quiz

Smoking increases the risk of PAD by damaging blood vessels and promoting atherosclerosis.

Intermittent claudication, characterized by leg pain during exercise, is a common symptom of PAD.

Low LDL cholesterol levels are not considered a major risk factor for PAD, unlike smoking, diabetes, and hypertension.

PVD encompasses a range of conditions affecting arteries and veins, including atherosclerosis, venous thrombosis, and venous insufficiency.

Acute compartment syndrome presents with increased pressure within a muscle compartment, causing tightness, pain, and potentially neurovascular compromise.

Duplex ultrasonography is preferred for DVT diagnosis due to its non-invasive nature and high sensitivity.

Treatment aims to improve venous return to reduce symptoms and prevent complications like ulcers.

Aspirin is commonly used in PVD to prevent platelet aggregation and reduce the risk of thrombosis.

CT scan is considered the Gold Standard for its accuracy and ability to visualize aortic aneurysms.

Varicose veins are characterized by dilated veins near the skin's surface, often causing discomfort and cosmetic concerns.

Gangrene, resulting from severe ischemia, is a potential complication of PVD.

Pain, often severe, is the hallmark symptom of acute arterial occlusion due to ischemia.

Surgical embolectomy is the first-line treatment to restore blood flow and salvage the affected limb in acute arterial occlusion.

X-ray angiography provides detailed images of arterial anatomy and is considered the gold standard for visualizing arterial stenosis.

Prolonged sitting or standing increases venous pressure, contributing to venous insufficiency and its complications.

Surgical revascularization aims to restore blood flow to ischemic tissues, improving symptoms and preventing limb loss in PAD.