Diagnosis and Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
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Which vessel is most likely involved in thigh claudication?

  • Common femoral artery
  • Popliteal artery
  • Profunda femoris artery
  • Iliac artery (correct)
  • What is the primary cause of atherosclerosis in the context of peripheral artery disease?

  • Vascular wall thickening
  • Lipid-filled intimal plaques (correct)
  • Insufficient blood flow
  • Inflammation of the blood vessels
  • Which of the following is a common symptom of peripheral artery disease?

  • Paresthesia in the thighs (correct)
  • Paralysis of the lower extremities
  • Numbness of the feet
  • Weakness of the calf muscles
  • What is the primary risk factor for peripheral artery disease?

    <p>Smoking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of claudication?

    <p>Pain is constant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which artery is atherosclerosis most likely to occur in the context of peripheral artery disease?

    <p>Large arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consequence of atherosclerosis in the context of peripheral artery disease?

    <p>Insufficient blood flow to muscles during exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of Leriche syndrome?

    <p>Impotence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary diagnostic tool for aortoiliac disease?

    <p>Angiography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a complication of atherosclerosis in the context of peripheral artery disease?

    <p>Rupture of the artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

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