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Which of the following is NOT a cause of limb ischemia?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of limb ischemia?
- Atherosclerosis
- Diabetes
- Takayasu's disease (correct)
- Embolism
Which Fontaine classification stage is characterized by intermittent claudication and ulceration or gangrene of the foot or toes?
Which Fontaine classification stage is characterized by intermittent claudication and ulceration or gangrene of the foot or toes?
- Stage 3
- Stage 2b (correct)
- Stage 1
- Stage 2a
What is the cause of impotence in limb ischemia?
What is the cause of impotence in limb ischemia?
- Decreased sensation
- Obstruction of iliac artery
- Defective perfusion (correct)
- Shunting of blood from the skin to muscles
Which of the following is true about Brown's vasomotor index?
Which of the following is true about Brown's vasomotor index?
What is the normal tcPO2 level in the foot?
What is the normal tcPO2 level in the foot?
Which invasive method is used to study muscle blood flow?
Which invasive method is used to study muscle blood flow?
Which of the following is NOT a treatment option for arterial diseases?
Which of the following is NOT a treatment option for arterial diseases?
Which test is used to study the site, extent, and severity of blockage in arteries and veins?
Which test is used to study the site, extent, and severity of blockage in arteries and veins?
What is the normal ankle-brachial pressure index?
What is the normal ankle-brachial pressure index?
Which investigation is commonly used to visualize the vascular system and eliminate other systems through computer subtraction?
Which investigation is commonly used to visualize the vascular system and eliminate other systems through computer subtraction?
Which test measures the blood flow in limbs using occlusion cuffs and a quantitative measure of pulsation?
Which test measures the blood flow in limbs using occlusion cuffs and a quantitative measure of pulsation?
Which of the following is a sign of ischemia?
Which of the following is a sign of ischemia?
What is the purpose of the Buerger's postural test?
What is the purpose of the Buerger's postural test?
What is the Doppler shift used for in a duplex scan?
What is the Doppler shift used for in a duplex scan?
What is the Seldinger technique used for?
What is the Seldinger technique used for?
Which of the following is a cause of limb ischemia?
Which of the following is a cause of limb ischemia?
Which Fontaine classification stage is characterized by ulceration or gangrene of the foot or toes?
Which Fontaine classification stage is characterized by ulceration or gangrene of the foot or toes?
Which of the following is a feature of poor circulation in limb ischemia?
Which of the following is a feature of poor circulation in limb ischemia?
Which test is used to assess the filling of capillaries in the fingers after the release of pressure?
Which test is used to assess the filling of capillaries in the fingers after the release of pressure?
What is the term used to describe the delay in venous refilling after releasing pressure on the distal finger?
What is the term used to describe the delay in venous refilling after releasing pressure on the distal finger?
Which test is used to observe the oscillatory movements of the foot synchronous with the popliteal artery pulsation?
Which test is used to observe the oscillatory movements of the foot synchronous with the popliteal artery pulsation?
Which blood test can reflect the diabetic problem?
Which blood test can reflect the diabetic problem?
Which of the following is a non-invasive method used to measure oxygen tension in underlying tissue perfusion?
Which of the following is a non-invasive method used to measure oxygen tension in underlying tissue perfusion?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for atherosclerosis?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for atherosclerosis?
Which of the following is a treatment option for arterial diseases?
Which of the following is a treatment option for arterial diseases?
Which of the following is a condition that can cause Raynaud's phenomenon?
Which of the following is a condition that can cause Raynaud's phenomenon?
Which of the following is NOT a complication of retrograde angiogram?
Which of the following is NOT a complication of retrograde angiogram?
What is the purpose of a digital subtraction angiography (DSA)?
What is the purpose of a digital subtraction angiography (DSA)?
What is the main advantage of using the Doppler shift in a duplex scan?
What is the main advantage of using the Doppler shift in a duplex scan?
What is the normal ankle-brachial pressure index (ABPI) indicating severe ischemia with gangrene?
What is the normal ankle-brachial pressure index (ABPI) indicating severe ischemia with gangrene?
What is the main cause of limb ischemia?
What is the main cause of limb ischemia?
What is the Fontaine classification stage characterized by intermittent claudication and ulceration or gangrene of the foot or toes?
What is the Fontaine classification stage characterized by intermittent claudication and ulceration or gangrene of the foot or toes?
What are the features of poor circulation in limb ischemia?
What are the features of poor circulation in limb ischemia?
Which of the following blood tests can reflect the diabetic problem?
Which of the following blood tests can reflect the diabetic problem?
Which of the following is a non-invasive method used to measure blood flow in limbs?
Which of the following is a non-invasive method used to measure blood flow in limbs?
Which of the following is a complication of retrograde angiogram?
Which of the following is a complication of retrograde angiogram?
Which investigation is commonly used to visualize the vascular system and eliminate other systems through computer subtraction?
Which investigation is commonly used to visualize the vascular system and eliminate other systems through computer subtraction?
Which of the following is a test used to assess the filling of capillaries in the fingers after the release of pressure?
Which of the following is a test used to assess the filling of capillaries in the fingers after the release of pressure?
Which of the following is a test used to observe the oscillatory movements of the foot synchronous with the popliteal artery pulsation?
Which of the following is a test used to observe the oscillatory movements of the foot synchronous with the popliteal artery pulsation?
Which of the following tests is used to assess the presence of arterial obstruction based on the disappearance of pulse after exercise?
Which of the following tests is used to assess the presence of arterial obstruction based on the disappearance of pulse after exercise?
Which of the following tests is used to assess the presence of vascular insufficiency based on the pallor of the limb when raised above a certain angle?
Which of the following tests is used to assess the presence of vascular insufficiency based on the pallor of the limb when raised above a certain angle?
Which of the following is a non-invasive method used to measure oxygen tension in underlying tissue perfusion?
Which of the following is a non-invasive method used to measure oxygen tension in underlying tissue perfusion?
Which of the following is a feature of poor circulation in limb ischemia?
Which of the following is a feature of poor circulation in limb ischemia?
What is the term used to describe the delay in venous refilling after releasing pressure on the distal finger?
What is the term used to describe the delay in venous refilling after releasing pressure on the distal finger?
Which of the following is a condition that can cause Raynaud's phenomenon?
Which of the following is a condition that can cause Raynaud's phenomenon?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of limb ischemia?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of limb ischemia?
What is the main cause of limb ischemia?
What is the main cause of limb ischemia?
Which Fontaine classification stage is characterized by intermittent claudication and ulceration or gangrene of the foot or toes?
Which Fontaine classification stage is characterized by intermittent claudication and ulceration or gangrene of the foot or toes?
Which test is commonly used to visualize the vascular system and eliminate other systems through computer subtraction?
Which test is commonly used to visualize the vascular system and eliminate other systems through computer subtraction?
What is the main cause of limb ischemia?
What is the main cause of limb ischemia?
Which of the following is a complication of retrograde angiogram?
Which of the following is a complication of retrograde angiogram?
What is the purpose of the Buerger's postural test?
What is the purpose of the Buerger's postural test?
Which test is used to observe the oscillatory movements of the foot synchronous with the popliteal artery pulsation?
Which test is used to observe the oscillatory movements of the foot synchronous with the popliteal artery pulsation?
What is the term used to describe the delay in venous refilling after releasing pressure on the distal finger?
What is the term used to describe the delay in venous refilling after releasing pressure on the distal finger?
Which blood test can reflect the diabetic problem?
Which blood test can reflect the diabetic problem?
What is the purpose of a digital subtraction angiography (DSA)?
What is the purpose of a digital subtraction angiography (DSA)?
Which of the following is a non-invasive method used to measure the oxygen tension in underlying tissue perfusion?
Which of the following is a non-invasive method used to measure the oxygen tension in underlying tissue perfusion?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for atherosclerosis?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for atherosclerosis?
Which of the following is a treatment option for arterial diseases?
Which of the following is a treatment option for arterial diseases?
Which of the following is a condition that can cause Raynaud's phenomenon?
Which of the following is a condition that can cause Raynaud's phenomenon?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of limb ischemia?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of limb ischemia?
Which of the following is a feature of poor circulation in limb ischemia?
Which of the following is a feature of poor circulation in limb ischemia?
Which of the following is a condition that can cause Raynaud's phenomenon?
Which of the following is a condition that can cause Raynaud's phenomenon?
Which of the following is a non-invasive method used to measure the oxygen tension in underlying tissue perfusion?
Which of the following is a non-invasive method used to measure the oxygen tension in underlying tissue perfusion?
What is the main cause of limb ischemia?
What is the main cause of limb ischemia?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for atherosclerosis?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for atherosclerosis?
Which invasive method is used to study muscle blood flow?
Which invasive method is used to study muscle blood flow?
Which test is commonly used to visualize the vascular system and eliminate other systems through computer subtraction?
Which test is commonly used to visualize the vascular system and eliminate other systems through computer subtraction?
What is the purpose of the Buerger's postural test?
What is the purpose of the Buerger's postural test?
Which of the following blood tests can reflect the diabetic problem?
Which of the following blood tests can reflect the diabetic problem?
What is the term used to describe the delay in venous refilling after releasing pressure on the distal finger?
What is the term used to describe the delay in venous refilling after releasing pressure on the distal finger?
Which of the following is a non-invasive method used to measure the blood flow in limbs?
Which of the following is a non-invasive method used to measure the blood flow in limbs?
Which of the following is a risk factor for atherosclerosis?
Which of the following is a risk factor for atherosclerosis?
Which of the following tests is used to assess the degree of vasospasm and predict the efficacy of sympathectomy?
Which of the following tests is used to assess the degree of vasospasm and predict the efficacy of sympathectomy?
Which of the following is a complication of direct aortic angiogram?
Which of the following is a complication of direct aortic angiogram?
