20 Questions
What is the main consequence of sudden occlusion of lower limb (LL) blood flow?
Important distal ischemia to obstruction
Which condition is likely to result from sudden occlusion of LL blood flow?
Muscle necrosis
What are the common cardiovascular risk factors contributing to vessel wall inflammation?
Hypercholesterolemia, HBP, DM, Tobacco
What is the main cause of acute occlusive arterial pathology?
Embolism
Which condition is frequently associated with embolism as its origin?
Heart Failure
What are the consequences of endothelial dysfunction in the vascular system?
Increased vessel permeability and cytokines release
Which risk factor is known to produce endothelial dysfunction and vessel wall inflammation?
Tobacco
What are the consequences of muscle ischemia due to acute occlusive arterial pathology?
Hyperkalemia, metabolic acidosis, and renal insufficiency
What is the main vascular disease in the upper limbs?
Thrombosis in situ
Which of the following is part of the '5P' rule for acute occlusive arterial pathology?
Pulselessness
What is the gold standard imaging technique for acute occlusive arterial pathology?
Arteriography
What is the recommended emergency treatment for acute occlusive arterial pathology?
Heparin
What is the main complication of acute occlusive arterial pathology?
Exitus
Which condition is characterized by repetitive movements in hyperflexion leading to distension and plication of the external iliac artery?
Artery Endofibrosis
What is the main treatment for Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome (PAES)?
Surgical intervention (myotomy)
Which syndrome involves the compression of the brachial plexus, subclavian artery, or vein in the superior thoracic outlet?
Thoracic outlet syndrome
What is the recommended treatment for thoracic outlet syndrome?
Neck and shoulder girdle strengthening
What is the most common cause of death in the age group 1-45 years related to vascular traumas?
Traffic accidents
What are considered hard signs of vascular trauma?
Evident bleeding
What is the primary treatment approach for vascular traumas?
Bleeding control followed by surgery
Test your knowledge of acute occlusive arterial pathology in the vascular system with this quiz. Learn about the emergency management of limb-threatening ischemic syndromes and the physiological consequences of sudden occlusion of blood flow in the lower limb.
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