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Which surgical approach may be considered for patients who cannot tolerate an extensive vascular surgical procedure?

Primary amputation (correct)

Bypass

Endarterectomy

Heparinized solution

What is the purpose of placing the graft in a heparinized solution?

To enhance blood flow

To reduce the risk of infection

To promote tissue regeneration

To prevent dryness and brittleness (correct)

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an alternative to primary amputation?

Endarterectomy

Bypass

Heparinized solution (correct)

None of the above

What is the purpose of a palliative approach in vascular surgery?

To provide temporary relief Signup and view all the answers

Which solution is used to keep the graft from becoming dry and brittle?

Heparinized solution Signup and view all the answers

What is the alternative to an endarterectomy or bypass mentioned in the text?

Primary amputation Signup and view all the answers

What may happen if the graft becomes dry and brittle?

It may fail to function properly Signup and view all the answers

Which surgical procedure is NOT mentioned as a potential option for patients who cannot tolerate an extensive vascular surgical procedure?

Heparinized solution Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of heparinization in relation to the graft?

To prevent blood clotting Signup and view all the answers

When might primary amputation be considered as a surgical approach?

For patients who cannot tolerate extensive vascular surgery Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a requirement for reimbursement of a SET program?

SET must be administered under direct provider supervision Signup and view all the answers

What type of healthcare professional must be immediately and physically available during the provision of SET?

Physician assistant Signup and view all the answers

What is the main finding of the two recent trials comparing supervised and unsupervised walking programs in patients with PAD?

There is no significant difference in therapeutic benefit between supervised and unsupervised walking programs Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about home-based programs for patients unable to participate in a structured, on-site, supervised exercise program?

They may be a viable and efficacious option Signup and view all the answers

What additional lifestyle changes can further improve activity tolerance in patients with claudication?

Weight reduction and cessation of nicotine use Signup and view all the answers

What should patients not be promised if they stop using nicotine?

Their symptoms will be relieved Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a SET program?

To improve symptoms of claudication Signup and view all the answers

What is the coverage for SET programs by insurance?

Coverage for a specific number of sessions Signup and view all the answers

What type of training must the person providing program supervision have?

Training in both basic life support and advanced cardiac life support techniques Signup and view all the answers

What is an attractive option for patients with limited access to a SET program?

Unsupervised walking exercise programs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following interventions effectively improves physical fitness, central cardiorespiratory function, and walking capacity in patients with claudication?

Arm-ergometer exercise training Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following endovascular procedures has been shown to reduce the risk of restenosis?

Stent Signup and view all the answers

When is surgery reserved for the treatment of peripheral arterial disease?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the surgical procedure of choice if the atherosclerotic occlusion is below the inguinal ligament in the superficial femoral artery?

Femoral-to-popliteal graft Signup and view all the answers

What type of graft may be used to reroute blood flow around a stenosis or occlusion?

Autologous vein graft Signup and view all the answers

What is the distal outflow vessel requirement for a bypass graft to remain open?

At least 50% patent Signup and view all the answers

What factors determine how long a graft remains patent?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What may result in sepsis and require removal if infected?

Synthetic grafts Signup and view all the answers

What must be done in the operating room to check the competency of a vein graft?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What type of vein may be used as an autologous conduit for a bypass graft?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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Which surgical approach may be considered for patients who cannot tolerate an extensive vascular surgical procedure?

What is the purpose of placing the graft in a heparinized solution?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an alternative to primary amputation?

What is the purpose of a palliative approach in vascular surgery?

Which solution is used to keep the graft from becoming dry and brittle?

What is the alternative to an endarterectomy or bypass mentioned in the text?

What may happen if the graft becomes dry and brittle?

Which surgical procedure is NOT mentioned as a potential option for patients who cannot tolerate an extensive vascular surgical procedure?

What is the purpose of heparinization in relation to the graft?

When might primary amputation be considered as a surgical approach?

Which of the following is a requirement for reimbursement of a SET program?

What type of healthcare professional must be immediately and physically available during the provision of SET?

What is the main finding of the two recent trials comparing supervised and unsupervised walking programs in patients with PAD?

What does the text suggest about home-based programs for patients unable to participate in a structured, on-site, supervised exercise program?

What additional lifestyle changes can further improve activity tolerance in patients with claudication?

What should patients not be promised if they stop using nicotine?

What is the purpose of a SET program?

What is the coverage for SET programs by insurance?

What type of training must the person providing program supervision have?

What is an attractive option for patients with limited access to a SET program?

Which of the following interventions effectively improves physical fitness, central cardiorespiratory function, and walking capacity in patients with claudication?

Which of the following endovascular procedures has been shown to reduce the risk of restenosis?

When is surgery reserved for the treatment of peripheral arterial disease?

What is the surgical procedure of choice if the atherosclerotic occlusion is below the inguinal ligament in the superficial femoral artery?

What type of graft may be used to reroute blood flow around a stenosis or occlusion?

What is the distal outflow vessel requirement for a bypass graft to remain open?

What factors determine how long a graft remains patent?

What may result in sepsis and require removal if infected?

What must be done in the operating room to check the competency of a vein graft?

What type of vein may be used as an autologous conduit for a bypass graft?

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