193 Questions
Which age group is most likely to experience symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Adults between 50 and 70 years old
What is the prevalence of PAD in the United States?
8.5 million people over age 40
Which racial/ethnic group has a higher prevalence of PAD in the United States?
Blacks
What is the relationship between PAD and other types of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?
PAD is strongly related to other types of CVD and their risk factors
What is the risk for mortality in patients with PAD?
Significantly increased risk
What other conditions are patients with PAD more likely to have?
Coronary artery disease (CAD) and/or cerebral artery disease
Which layer of the arterial wall is affected by atherosclerosis?
The innermost layer
What is the leading cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Atherosclerosis
Which risk factor for PAD is considered the most important?
Tobacco use
What percentage of vessel blockage typically leads to symptomatic PAD?
50% to 75%
Which segments of the arterial tree are often affected by atherosclerosis?
Coronary, carotid, and lower extremity arteries
Which age group is most at risk for developing PAD?
Over 60 years old
Which racial/ethnic group is more likely to experience a higher risk of PAD?
African Americans
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Abnormal nail and hair growth in the affected leg
What is the medical term for leg pain when walking that resolves with rest in patients with PAD?
Intermittent claudication
Which risk factor for PAD is considered the most important?
Cigarette smoking
What is the primary cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Buildup of fatty plaque in the arteries
Which segment of the arterial tree is most commonly affected by peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Legs
What is the term for the narrowing or blocking of the arteries in peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Atherosclerosis
What is the medical term for the narrowing of arteries in the heart?
Coronary artery disease (CAD)
What is the medical term for the narrowing of arteries in the brain?
Cerebrovascular disease
What is the term for the narrowing or blocking of the veins in peripheral veinous disease?
Atherosclerosis
What is the term for the vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to other parts of the body?
Arteries
Which of the following is the most common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Intermittent claudication
What is the recommended treatment for individuals with intermittent claudication from PAD?
Stopping smoking and supervised exercise therapy
Which diagnostic test is more accurate and allows for treatment at the same time in PAD?
Angiography
What is the ankle-brachial index (ABI) cutoff value used for diagnosing PAD?
0.90
Which procedure is NOT used to treat PAD?
Angiography
What is the prevalence of PAD in the developed world among 45- to 50-year-olds?
5.3%
What is the most common gender distribution of PAD in the developed world?
Equally common among men and women
Which risk factor is NOT associated with an increased risk of PAD?
Obesity
What is the approximate number of deaths caused by PAD in 2015?
52,500
What is the prevalence of PAD in the developing world among people aged 85-90?
15%
Which risk factor is most strongly associated with peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Smoking
What is the relationship between smoking and coronary artery disease (CAD) compared to lower extremity PAD?
Smokers are more likely to develop PAD than CAD
Which risk factor for PAD is associated with a 2–4 fold increase in risk?
High blood sugar
What is the main abnormality in blood cholesterol levels associated with accelerated peripheral artery disease?
High levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol
Which risk factor increases the risk of intermittent claudication, the most common symptom of PAD?
High blood pressure
Which of the following inflammatory mediators is associated with a 2-fold risk of peripheral artery disease?
Homocysteine
Which populations are at higher risk for peripheral arterial disease?
All people aged 65 years and over regardless of risk factor status
What is the most common etiology of peripheral artery disease?
Atherosclerosis
What is the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis?
Narrowing of the arteries caused by lipid or fat build up and calcium deposition
Are there any specific genes or gene mutations directly associated with the development of peripheral artery disease?
No
What is the most accurate diagnostic test for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Angiography
What is the recommended treatment for individuals with intermittent claudication from PAD?
Stopping smoking and supervised exercise therapy
Which medication is usually recommended for individuals with more significant PAD?
Aspirin
Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Headache
What is the term for the obstruction of blood flow in the artery to the point where the blood is unable to maintain oxygenation of tissue at rest?
Critical limb ischemia
Which of the following factors is NOT a risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Obesity
What is the prevalence of PAD in the developed world among 85-90-year-olds?
18.6%
Which of the following complications is NOT associated with severe PAD?
Stroke
Which risk factor is most strongly associated with the development of PAD?
Smoking
What is the approximate number of deaths caused by PAD in 2015?
52,500
Which of the following is the most common location for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Arteries supplying the legs
Which condition is characterized by leg pain when walking that resolves with rest?
Intermittent claudication
What is the primary cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Buildup of fatty plaque in the arteries
Which risk factor is most strongly associated with peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Cigarette smoking
What is the term for the narrowing or blocking of the arteries in peripheral veinous disease?
Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
Which segment of the arterial tree is most commonly affected by peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Arteries supplying the legs
What is the most common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD) other than intermittent claudication?
Skin ulcers
What is the relationship between smoking and coronary artery disease (CAD) compared to peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Smoking is a stronger risk factor for CAD than PAD
What is the most common etiology of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Atherosclerosis
What is the medical term for the narrowing of arteries in the brain?
Cerebrovascular disease
Which of the following is the most common risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Smoking
How does exposure to second-hand smoke contribute to the development of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
It promotes changes in the lining of blood vessels
What is the relationship between smoking and lower extremity PAD compared to coronary artery disease (CAD)?
Smokers are more likely to have lower extremity PAD than CAD
Which risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD) is associated with a 2–4 fold increase in risk?
High blood sugar
What is the most common abnormality in blood cholesterol levels associated with accelerated peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
High levels of LDL cholesterol
How does high blood pressure (hypertension) increase the risk of intermittent claudication, the most common symptom of PAD?
It increases the risk of intermittent claudication
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor being studied for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Insulin resistance
What is the most common etiology of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Atherosclerosis
Are there any specific genes or gene mutations directly associated with the development of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
No
Which populations are at higher risk for peripheral arterial disease (PAD)?
All people aged 65 years and over
What is the primary cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Atherosclerosis
Which segment of the arterial tree is most commonly affected by peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Legs
What is the term for leg pain when walking that resolves with rest in patients with PAD?
Intermittent claudication
Which risk factor is considered the most important for PAD?
Cigarette smoking
What is the term for the obstruction of blood flow in the artery to the point where the blood is unable to maintain oxygenation of tissue at rest?
Critical limb ischemia
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Chest pain
What is the term for problems with veins, which bring the blood back to the heart?
Peripheral veinous disease
What is the most common site for peripheral artery disease (PAD) other than the legs?
Arms
What is the main symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Leg pain when walking
What is the term for the narrowing or blocking of the arteries in peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Atherosclerosis
Which of the following is the most common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Pain in the buttocks, hip, or thigh
What is the most accurate diagnostic test for PAD?
Angiography
Which of the following medications is NOT recommended for individuals with more significant PAD?
Aspirin
What is the prevalence of PAD in the developed world among 45-50 year olds?
5.3%
Which of the following is a complication of severe PAD?
Erectile dysfunction
Which of the following risk factors has the greatest association with PAD?
Hyperlipidemia
What is the approximate number of deaths caused by PAD in 1990?
16,000
What is the most common location for PAD in the developing world?
Feet
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of PAD?
Muscle atrophy of the affected limb
What is the ankle-brachial index (ABI) cutoff value used for diagnosing PAD?
Less than 0.90
Which of the following risk factors is NOT associated with an increased risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Low blood pressure
What is the most common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Leg pain with exertion
Which of the following age groups is most likely to experience symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Over 65 years old
What is the primary cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD), especially in patients over 40 years old?
Atherosclerosis
Which of the following risk factors is associated with a 2-4 fold increase in the risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
High blood sugar
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Obesity
Which layer of the arterial wall is primarily affected by atherosclerosis?
Intima
Which of the following is NOT a high-risk population for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
People under 50 years old without any risk factors
Which of the following is the most common location for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Lower extremities
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor being studied for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Insulin resistance
Which diagnostic test for peripheral artery disease (PAD) is more accurate and allows for treatment at the same time?
Angiography
Is screening for peripheral artery disease (PAD) in people without symptoms useful?
It is unclear
Which of the following medications may help improve outcomes in individuals with intermittent claudication from PAD?
Cilostazol
Which medication is usually recommended in individuals with more significant peripheral artery disease (PAD) due to the increased risk of heart attacks?
Aspirin
Which surgical procedure is used to treat peripheral artery disease (PAD) by creating a bypass around the blocked artery?
Bypass grafting
What was the estimated number of people worldwide with peripheral artery disease (PAD) in 2015?
155 million
Which age group in the developed world is most commonly affected by peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
85-90-year-olds
Which age group in the developing world is most commonly affected by peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
65-70-year-olds
Which gender is more commonly affected by peripheral artery disease (PAD) in the developing world?
Women
What is the term for the most common presenting symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD), which refers to lower extremity skeletal muscle pain that occurs during exercise?
Intermittent claudication
What is the most common risk factor associated with peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Smoking
What is the relationship between smoking and coronary artery disease (CAD) compared to lower extremity PAD?
Smokers are more likely to have lower extremity PAD than CAD
Which of the following risk factors is NOT associated with an increased risk of PAD?
High blood pressure
What is the most common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Leg symptoms with exertion
What is the most common etiology of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Atherosclerosis
What is the term for the obstruction of blood flow in the artery to the point where the blood is unable to maintain oxygenation of tissue at rest?
Ischemic rest pain
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor being studied for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Lipoprotein A
What is the approximate number of deaths caused by PAD in 2015?
Between 10,000 and 50,000
What is the ankle-brachial index (ABI) cutoff value used for diagnosing PAD?
Less than 0.5
What is the recommended treatment for individuals with intermittent claudication from PAD?
Exercise and lifestyle changes
Which of the following is the most common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Leg pain when walking
Which of the following risk factors has the greatest association with PAD?
Cigarette smoking
What is the primary cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD), especially in patients over 40 years old?
Atherosclerosis
What is the medical term for leg pain when walking that resolves with rest in patients with PAD?
Claudication
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of PAD?
Abnormal nail and hair growth in the affected leg
What is the most common location for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Legs
What is the ankle-brachial index (ABI) cutoff value used for diagnosing PAD?
0.5 to 0.9
Which of the following inflammatory mediators is associated with a 2-fold risk of peripheral artery disease?
C-reactive protein (CRP)
What is the most accurate diagnostic test for PAD?
Ultrasound Doppler
Which risk factor increases the risk of intermittent claudication, the most common symptom of PAD?
Diabetes
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Smooth and shiny skin in the affected area
What is the most common complication of severe PAD?
Lower limb tissue loss
Which of the following risk factors has the greatest association with developing PAD?
Diabetes mellitus
What is the prevalence of PAD in the developing world among people aged 45-50?
4.6%
Which of the following is NOT a recommended medication for individuals with more significant PAD?
Aspirin
What is the most accurate diagnostic test for PAD?
Angiography
Which gender is more commonly affected by PAD in the developed world?
Equally affected
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor associated with an increased risk of PAD?
Obesity
Which of the following procedures is NOT used to treat PAD?
Angiography
Is screening for peripheral artery disease (PAD) in people without symptoms useful?
It is unclear
Which of the following is a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Leg pain when walking
What is the primary cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Buildup of fatty plaque in the arteries
Which risk factor is considered the greatest for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Cigarette smoking
What is the term for the narrowing of arteries other than those that supply the heart or brain?
Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Young age
What is the term for the vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to other parts of the body?
Arteries
Which segment of the arterial tree is most commonly affected by peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Leg arteries
What is the term for the vessels that bring the blood back to the heart?
Veins
What is the term for leg pain when walking that resolves with rest in patients with PAD?
Intermittent claudication
Which of the following is a complication of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Tissue death
Which of the following risk factors is NOT associated with an increased risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
High blood sugar
What is the approximate percentage of patients with lower extremity peripheral arterial disease who are current or former smokers?
80%-90%
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD) being studied?
Lipoprotein B
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Chest pain
Which of the following is NOT a high-risk population for peripheral arterial disease (PAD)?
People with a history of chest pain
What is the primary cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD) in patients over 40 years old?
Atherosclerosis
What is the term for the narrowing or blocking of the arteries in peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Atherosclerosis
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Gender
What is the term for the most common presenting symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Intermittent claudication
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor associated with an increased risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Low blood pressure
Which of the following risk factors is NOT associated with an increased risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Smoking
Which of the following risk factors has the greatest association with developing PAD?
Smoking
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Chest pain
Which of the following is the most accurate diagnostic test for PAD?
Ultrasound
Which segment of the arterial tree is most commonly affected by peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Lower extremity arteries
What is the primary cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Atherosclerosis
Which of the following is a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Intermittent claudication
What is the relationship between smoking and coronary artery disease (CAD) compared to lower extremity PAD?
Smoking increases the risk of PAD more than CAD
Which diagnostic test for peripheral artery disease (PAD) is more accurate and allows for treatment at the same time?
Ultrasound
Which of the following risk factors is associated with a 2-4 fold increase in the risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
High blood sugar
Which of the following is a form of Peripheral Vascular Disease?
Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
What is the term for the narrowing of arteries other than those that supply the heart or brain?
Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
Which of the following is the most common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Leg pain when walking that resolves with rest
What is the greatest risk factor for PAD?
Cigarette smoking
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor associated with an increased risk of PAD?
Obesity
What is the term for the vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to other parts of the body?
Arteries
What is the primary cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Buildup of fatty plaque in the arteries (atherosclerosis)
Which of the following is a complication of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Infection or tissue death requiring amputation
What is the term for leg pain when walking that resolves with rest in patients with PAD?
Intermittent claudication
What is the most common location for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Legs
Which diagnostic test for peripheral artery disease (PAD) is considered more accurate and allows for treatment at the same time?
Angiography
Which of the following medications is NOT recommended for individuals with more significant PAD?
Aspirin
What is the term for the narrowing of arteries other than those that supply the heart or brain?
Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
Which of the following surgical procedures is used to treat peripheral artery disease (PAD) by creating a bypass around the blocked artery?
Bypass grafting
What is the most common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Intermittent claudication
Which of the following is NOT a high-risk population for peripheral arterial disease (PAD)?
45- to 50-year-olds in the developed world
Which of the following risk factors is associated with a 2-4 fold increase in the risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Smoking
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor being studied for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Obesity
Which age group is most likely to experience symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
85- to 90-year-olds
Which of the following factors is NOT a risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Diabetes mellitus
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