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Which surgical approach may be considered for patients who cannot tolerate an extensive vascular surgical procedure?
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?
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?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an alternative to primary amputation?
What is the purpose of a palliative approach in vascular surgery?
What is the purpose of a palliative approach in vascular surgery?
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Which solution is used to keep the graft from becoming dry and brittle?
Which solution is used to keep the graft from becoming dry and brittle?
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What is the alternative to an endarterectomy or bypass mentioned in the text?
What is the alternative to an endarterectomy or bypass mentioned in the text?
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What may happen if the graft becomes dry and brittle?
What may happen if the graft becomes dry and brittle?
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Which surgical procedure is NOT mentioned as a potential option for patients who cannot tolerate an extensive vascular surgical procedure?
Which surgical procedure is NOT mentioned as a potential option for patients who cannot tolerate an extensive vascular surgical procedure?
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What is the purpose of heparinization in relation to the graft?
What is the purpose of heparinization in relation to the graft?
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When might primary amputation be considered as a surgical approach?
When might primary amputation be considered as a surgical approach?
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Which of the following is a requirement for reimbursement of a SET program?
Which of the following is a requirement for reimbursement of a SET program?
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What type of healthcare professional must be immediately and physically available during the provision of SET?
What type of healthcare professional must be immediately and physically available during the provision of SET?
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What is the main finding of the two recent trials comparing supervised and unsupervised walking programs in patients with PAD?
What is the main finding of the two recent trials comparing supervised and unsupervised walking programs in patients with PAD?
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What does the text suggest about home-based programs for patients unable to participate in a structured, on-site, supervised exercise program?
What does the text suggest about home-based programs for patients unable to participate in a structured, on-site, supervised exercise program?
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What additional lifestyle changes can further improve activity tolerance in patients with claudication?
What additional lifestyle changes can further improve activity tolerance in patients with claudication?
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What should patients not be promised if they stop using nicotine?
What should patients not be promised if they stop using nicotine?
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What is the purpose of a SET program?
What is the purpose of a SET program?
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What is the coverage for SET programs by insurance?
What is the coverage for SET programs by insurance?
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What type of training must the person providing program supervision have?
What type of training must the person providing program supervision have?
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What is an attractive option for patients with limited access to a SET program?
What is an attractive option for patients with limited access to a SET program?
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Which of the following interventions effectively improves physical fitness, central cardiorespiratory function, and walking capacity in patients with claudication?
Which of the following interventions effectively improves physical fitness, central cardiorespiratory function, and walking capacity in patients with claudication?
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Which of the following endovascular procedures has been shown to reduce the risk of restenosis?
Which of the following endovascular procedures has been shown to reduce the risk of restenosis?
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When is surgery reserved for the treatment of peripheral arterial disease?
When is surgery reserved for the treatment of peripheral arterial disease?
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What is the surgical procedure of choice if the atherosclerotic occlusion is below the inguinal ligament in the superficial femoral artery?
What is the surgical procedure of choice if the atherosclerotic occlusion is below the inguinal ligament in the superficial femoral artery?
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What type of graft may be used to reroute blood flow around a stenosis or occlusion?
What type of graft may be used to reroute blood flow around a stenosis or occlusion?
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What is the distal outflow vessel requirement for a bypass graft to remain open?
What is the distal outflow vessel requirement for a bypass graft to remain open?
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What factors determine how long a graft remains patent?
What factors determine how long a graft remains patent?
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What may result in sepsis and require removal if infected?
What may result in sepsis and require removal if infected?
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What must be done in the operating room to check the competency of a vein graft?
What must be done in the operating room to check the competency of a vein graft?
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What type of vein may be used as an autologous conduit for a bypass graft?
What type of vein may be used as an autologous conduit for a bypass graft?
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