Discovering Peripheral Artery Disease
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Which age group is most likely to experience symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

  • Adults between 50 and 70 years old (correct)
  • Children under 10 years old
  • Teenagers between 13 and 19 years old
  • Adults between 30 and 40 years old

    • What is the prevalence of PAD in the United States?

  • 5 million people over age 40
  • 10 million people over age 40
  • 8.5 million people over age 40 (correct)
  • 1 million people over age 40

    • Which racial/ethnic group has a higher prevalence of PAD in the United States?

  • Hispanics
  • Asians
  • Blacks (correct)
  • Whites

    • What is the relationship between PAD and other types of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

    <p>PAD is strongly related to other types of CVD and their risk factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the risk for mortality in patients with PAD?

    <p>Significantly increased risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What other conditions are patients with PAD more likely to have?

    <p>Coronary artery disease (CAD) and/or cerebral artery disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the arterial wall is affected by atherosclerosis?

    <p>The innermost layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the leading cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

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

    Which risk factor for PAD is considered the most important?

    <p>Tobacco use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of vessel blockage typically leads to symptomatic PAD?

    <p>50% to 75%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which segments of the arterial tree are often affected by atherosclerosis?

    <p>Coronary, carotid, and lower extremity arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group is most at risk for developing PAD?

    <p>Over 60 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which racial/ethnic group is more likely to experience a higher risk of PAD?

    <p>African Americans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>Abnormal nail and hair growth in the affected leg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the medical term for leg pain when walking that resolves with rest in patients with PAD?

    <p>Intermittent claudication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which risk factor for PAD is considered the most important?

    <p>Cigarette smoking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>Buildup of fatty plaque in the arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which segment of the arterial tree is most commonly affected by peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

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

    What is the term for the narrowing or blocking of the arteries in peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

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

    What is the medical term for the narrowing of arteries in the heart?

    <p>Coronary artery disease (CAD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the medical term for the narrowing of arteries in the brain?

    <p>Cerebrovascular disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the narrowing or blocking of the veins in peripheral veinous disease?

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

    What is the term for the vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to other parts of the body?

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

    Which of the following is the most common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>Intermittent claudication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for individuals with intermittent claudication from PAD?

    <p>Stopping smoking and supervised exercise therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diagnostic test is more accurate and allows for treatment at the same time in PAD?

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

    What is the ankle-brachial index (ABI) cutoff value used for diagnosing PAD?

    <p>0.90</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which procedure is NOT used to treat PAD?

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

    What is the prevalence of PAD in the developed world among 45- to 50-year-olds?

    <p>5.3%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common gender distribution of PAD in the developed world?

    <p>Equally common among men and women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which risk factor is NOT associated with an increased risk of PAD?

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

    What is the approximate number of deaths caused by PAD in 2015?

    <p>52,500</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prevalence of PAD in the developing world among people aged 85-90?

    <p>15%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which risk factor is most strongly associated with peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

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

    What is the relationship between smoking and coronary artery disease (CAD) compared to lower extremity PAD?

    <p>Smokers are more likely to develop PAD than CAD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which risk factor for PAD is associated with a 2–4 fold increase in risk?

    <p>High blood sugar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main abnormality in blood cholesterol levels associated with accelerated peripheral artery disease?

    <p>High levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which risk factor increases the risk of intermittent claudication, the most common symptom of PAD?

    <p>High blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following inflammatory mediators is associated with a 2-fold risk of peripheral artery disease?

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

    Which populations are at higher risk for peripheral arterial disease?

    <p>All people aged 65 years and over regardless of risk factor status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common etiology of peripheral artery disease?

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

    What is the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis?

    <p>Narrowing of the arteries caused by lipid or fat build up and calcium deposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Are there any specific genes or gene mutations directly associated with the development of peripheral artery disease?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most accurate diagnostic test for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

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

    What is the recommended treatment for individuals with intermittent claudication from PAD?

    <p>Stopping smoking and supervised exercise therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is usually recommended for individuals with more significant PAD?

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

    Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

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

    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?

    <p>Critical limb ischemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors is NOT a risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

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

    What is the prevalence of PAD in the developed world among 85-90-year-olds?

    <p>18.6%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following complications is NOT associated with severe PAD?

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

    Which risk factor is most strongly associated with the development of PAD?

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

    What is the approximate number of deaths caused by PAD in 2015?

    <p>52,500</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most common location for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>Arteries supplying the legs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by leg pain when walking that resolves with rest?

    <p>Intermittent claudication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>Buildup of fatty plaque in the arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which risk factor is most strongly associated with peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>Cigarette smoking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the narrowing or blocking of the arteries in peripheral veinous disease?

    <p>Peripheral artery disease (PAD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which segment of the arterial tree is most commonly affected by peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>Arteries supplying the legs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD) other than intermittent claudication?

    <p>Skin ulcers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between smoking and coronary artery disease (CAD) compared to peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>Smoking is a stronger risk factor for CAD than PAD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common etiology of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

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

    What is the medical term for the narrowing of arteries in the brain?

    <p>Cerebrovascular disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most common risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

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

    How does exposure to second-hand smoke contribute to the development of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>It promotes changes in the lining of blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between smoking and lower extremity PAD compared to coronary artery disease (CAD)?

    <p>Smokers are more likely to have lower extremity PAD than CAD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD) is associated with a 2–4 fold increase in risk?

    <p>High blood sugar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common abnormality in blood cholesterol levels associated with accelerated peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>High levels of LDL cholesterol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does high blood pressure (hypertension) increase the risk of intermittent claudication, the most common symptom of PAD?

    <p>It increases the risk of intermittent claudication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a risk factor being studied for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>Insulin resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common etiology of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

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

    Are there any specific genes or gene mutations directly associated with the development of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which populations are at higher risk for peripheral arterial disease (PAD)?

    <p>All people aged 65 years and over</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

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

    Which segment of the arterial tree is most commonly affected by peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

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

    What is the term for leg pain when walking that resolves with rest in patients with PAD?

    <p>Intermittent claudication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which risk factor is considered the most important for PAD?

    <p>Cigarette smoking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Critical limb ischemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>Chest pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for problems with veins, which bring the blood back to the heart?

    <p>Peripheral veinous disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common site for peripheral artery disease (PAD) other than the legs?

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

    What is the main symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>Leg pain when walking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the narrowing or blocking of the arteries in peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

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

    Which of the following is the most common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>Pain in the buttocks, hip, or thigh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most accurate diagnostic test for PAD?

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

    Which of the following medications is NOT recommended for individuals with more significant PAD?

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

    What is the prevalence of PAD in the developed world among 45-50 year olds?

    <p>5.3%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a complication of severe PAD?

    <p>Erectile dysfunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following risk factors has the greatest association with PAD?

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

    What is the approximate number of deaths caused by PAD in 1990?

    <p>16,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common location for PAD in the developing world?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a symptom of PAD?

    <p>Muscle atrophy of the affected limb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ankle-brachial index (ABI) cutoff value used for diagnosing PAD?

    <p>Less than 0.90</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following risk factors is NOT associated with an increased risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>Low blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>Leg pain with exertion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following age groups is most likely to experience symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>Over 65 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD), especially in patients over 40 years old?

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

    Which of the following risk factors is associated with a 2-4 fold increase in the risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>High blood sugar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

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

    Which layer of the arterial wall is primarily affected by atherosclerosis?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a high-risk population for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>People under 50 years old without any risk factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most common location for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>Lower extremities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a risk factor being studied for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>Insulin resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diagnostic test for peripheral artery disease (PAD) is more accurate and allows for treatment at the same time?

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

    Is screening for peripheral artery disease (PAD) in people without symptoms useful?

    <p>It is unclear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following medications may help improve outcomes in individuals with intermittent claudication from PAD?

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

    Which medication is usually recommended in individuals with more significant peripheral artery disease (PAD) due to the increased risk of heart attacks?

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

    Which surgical procedure is used to treat peripheral artery disease (PAD) by creating a bypass around the blocked artery?

    <p>Bypass grafting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the estimated number of people worldwide with peripheral artery disease (PAD) in 2015?

    <p>155 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group in the developed world is most commonly affected by peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>85-90-year-olds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group in the developing world is most commonly affected by peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>65-70-year-olds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gender is more commonly affected by peripheral artery disease (PAD) in the developing world?

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

    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?

    <p>Intermittent claudication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common risk factor associated with peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

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

    What is the relationship between smoking and coronary artery disease (CAD) compared to lower extremity PAD?

    <p>Smokers are more likely to have lower extremity PAD than CAD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following risk factors is NOT associated with an increased risk of PAD?

    <p>High blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>Leg symptoms with exertion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common etiology of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

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

    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?

    <p>Ischemic rest pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a risk factor being studied for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>Lipoprotein A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate number of deaths caused by PAD in 2015?

    <p>Between 10,000 and 50,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ankle-brachial index (ABI) cutoff value used for diagnosing PAD?

    <p>Less than 0.5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for individuals with intermittent claudication from PAD?

    <p>Exercise and lifestyle changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>Leg pain when walking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following risk factors has the greatest association with PAD?

    <p>Cigarette smoking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD), especially in patients over 40 years old?

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

    What is the medical term for leg pain when walking that resolves with rest in patients with PAD?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a symptom of PAD?

    <p>Abnormal nail and hair growth in the affected leg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common location for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

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

    What is the ankle-brachial index (ABI) cutoff value used for diagnosing PAD?

    <p>0.5 to 0.9</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following inflammatory mediators is associated with a 2-fold risk of peripheral artery disease?

    <p>C-reactive protein (CRP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most accurate diagnostic test for PAD?

    <p>Ultrasound Doppler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which risk factor increases the risk of intermittent claudication, the most common symptom of PAD?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>Smooth and shiny skin in the affected area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common complication of severe PAD?

    <p>Lower limb tissue loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following risk factors has the greatest association with developing PAD?

    <p>Diabetes mellitus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prevalence of PAD in the developing world among people aged 45-50?

    <p>4.6%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a recommended medication for individuals with more significant PAD?

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

    What is the most accurate diagnostic test for PAD?

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

    Which gender is more commonly affected by PAD in the developed world?

    <p>Equally affected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a risk factor associated with an increased risk of PAD?

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

    Which of the following procedures is NOT used to treat PAD?

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

    Is screening for peripheral artery disease (PAD) in people without symptoms useful?

    <p>It is unclear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>Leg pain when walking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>Buildup of fatty plaque in the arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which risk factor is considered the greatest for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>Cigarette smoking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the narrowing of arteries other than those that supply the heart or brain?

    <p>Peripheral artery disease (PAD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>Young age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to other parts of the body?

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

    Which segment of the arterial tree is most commonly affected by peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

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

    What is the term for the vessels that bring the blood back to the heart?

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

    What is the term for leg pain when walking that resolves with rest in patients with PAD?

    <p>Intermittent claudication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a complication of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>Tissue death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following risk factors is NOT associated with an increased risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>High blood sugar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate percentage of patients with lower extremity peripheral arterial disease who are current or former smokers?

    <p>80%-90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD) being studied?

    <p>Lipoprotein B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>Chest pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a high-risk population for peripheral arterial disease (PAD)?

    <p>People with a history of chest pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD) in patients over 40 years old?

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

    What is the term for the narrowing or blocking of the arteries in peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

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

    What is the term for the most common presenting symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>Intermittent claudication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a risk factor associated with an increased risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>Low blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following risk factors is NOT associated with an increased risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

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

    Which of the following risk factors has the greatest association with developing PAD?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>Chest pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most accurate diagnostic test for PAD?

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

    Which segment of the arterial tree is most commonly affected by peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>Lower extremity arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

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

    Which of the following is a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>Intermittent claudication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between smoking and coronary artery disease (CAD) compared to lower extremity PAD?

    <p>Smoking increases the risk of PAD more than CAD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diagnostic test for peripheral artery disease (PAD) is more accurate and allows for treatment at the same time?

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

    Which of the following risk factors is associated with a 2-4 fold increase in the risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>High blood sugar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a form of Peripheral Vascular Disease?

    <p>Peripheral artery disease (PAD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the narrowing of arteries other than those that supply the heart or brain?

    <p>Peripheral artery disease (PAD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>Leg pain when walking that resolves with rest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the greatest risk factor for PAD?

    <p>Cigarette smoking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a risk factor associated with an increased risk of PAD?

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

    What is the term for the vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to other parts of the body?

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

    What is the primary cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>Buildup of fatty plaque in the arteries (atherosclerosis)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a complication of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>Infection or tissue death requiring amputation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for leg pain when walking that resolves with rest in patients with PAD?

    <p>Intermittent claudication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common location for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

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

    Which diagnostic test for peripheral artery disease (PAD) is considered more accurate and allows for treatment at the same time?

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

    Which of the following medications is NOT recommended for individuals with more significant PAD?

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

    What is the term for the narrowing of arteries other than those that supply the heart or brain?

    <p>Peripheral artery disease (PAD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following surgical procedures is used to treat peripheral artery disease (PAD) by creating a bypass around the blocked artery?

    <p>Bypass grafting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>Intermittent claudication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a high-risk population for peripheral arterial disease (PAD)?

    <p>45- to 50-year-olds in the developed world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following risk factors is associated with a 2-4 fold increase in the risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a risk factor being studied for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

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

    Which age group is most likely to experience symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>85- to 90-year-olds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors is NOT a risk factor for peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

    <p>Diabetes mellitus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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