75 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a cause of limb ischemia?
Buerger's disease
Which stage of limb ischemia is characterized by intermittent claudication and the ability to walk more than 200 meters?
Stage 2a
What is a common symptom of limb ischemia?
Impotence
Which test is used to assess venous refilling and is used to diagnose ischaemia?
Delayed venous refilling test
What is the purpose of the Crossed leg test (Fuchsig's test)?
To observe synchronous movements of foot with popliteal artery pulsation
What is the cause of disappearing pulse syndrome?
Vasodilatation and increased vascular space
What is the purpose of the Doppler scan?
To find out the site, extent, and severity of block
Which investigation is commonly done for arterial diseases?
DJ angiography
What is the normal ankle-brachial pressure index?
1.0
What is the purpose of transcutaneous oximetry?
To measure tissue perfusion
What is the advantage of digital subtraction angiography (DSA)?
Better delineation of vessels
Which of the following is a treatment option for arterial diseases?
Angioscopy
Which arteries are commonly treated with percutaneous transluminal balloon angioplasty (PTA)?
All of the above
Which of the following is a drug used for arterial diseases?
All of the above
Which condition is NOT a cause of Raynaud's phenomenon?
Thromboangiitis obliterans
Which of the following is NOT a cause of limb ischemia?
Hypertension
Which stage of limb ischemia is characterized by intermittent claudication and the ability to walk more than 200 meters?
Stage 2a
What is the cause of disappearing pulse syndrome?
Arteriopathies
Which of the following is a major arterial disease?
Atherosclerosis
Which of the following is a risk factor for atherosclerosis?
High LDL cholesterol
Which of the following is a treatment option for peripheral arterial occlusive diseases?
Percutaneous transluminal balloon angioplasty (PTA)
Which of the following is a symptom of arterial occlusion?
Pain
Which test can be used to detect renal artery stenosis and renal anomalies?
Renal angiogram
What is the characteristic appearance of the angiogram in thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO)?
Corkscrew appearance
Which technique is used to pass an arterial catheter into the femoral artery?
Seldinger technique
What is the purpose of the duplex scan?
To study the site, extent, and severity of block
Which test is used to measure the blood flow in the limbs?
Plethysmography
What is the normal ankle-brachial pressure index?
0.9
Which investigation is commonly done to visualize the vascular system and eliminate other systems?
Angiography
What is the purpose of transcutaneous oximetry?
To measure oxygen tension in the skin
Which of the following is NOT a cause of limb ischemia?
Raynaud's disease
Which stage of limb ischemia is characterized by intermittent claudication and the ability to walk more than 200 meters?
Stage 2a
Which of the following physical agents can cause limb ischemia?
All of the above
Which test can be used to visualize the vascular system and eliminate other systems?
Angiogram
Which of the following is a symptom of arterial occlusion?
Turbulence in the artery
Which technique is used to pass an arterial catheter into the femoral artery?
Seldinger technique
Which of the following is a major arterial disease?
Peripheral arterial occlusive disease
Which investigation is commonly used for studying the site, extent, and severity of arterial blockages?
DJ angiography
Which test is used to assess the blood flow in the limbs by measuring the oxygen tension in the underlying tissue?
Transcutaneous oximetry
What is the normal ankle-brachial pressure index?
1
What is the purpose of segmental plethysmography using occlusion cuffs?
To measure blood flow in the limbs
Which of the following is a treatment option for atherosclerosis?
Low dose aspirin
Which of the following is a risk factor for atherosclerosis?
Hypercholesterolemia
Which of the following is NOT a major arterial disease?
Raynaud's disease
Which of the following is a symptom of peripheral arterial occlusive diseases?
Cold periphery
Which of the following is NOT a cause of limb ischemia?
Takayasu's disease
Which stage of limb ischemia is characterized by intermittent claudication and the ability to walk more than 200 meters?
Stage 2a
Which physical agent can cause limb ischemia?
All of the above
Which investigation is commonly used for studying the site, extent, and severity of arterial blockages?
CT angiogram
What is the purpose of the Doppler scan?
To study the site, extent, and severity of arterial blockages
What is the normal ankle-brachial pressure index?
1.0
Which investigation is commonly done for arterial diseases?
DJ Angiography
Which of the following is a characteristic of atherosclerosis?
It begins in childhood as fatty streaks.
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for atherosclerosis?
Low LDL cholesterol
Which of the following is a treatment option for peripheral arterial occlusive diseases?
Percutaneous transluminal balloon angioplasty (PTA)
Which of the following is a cause of Raynaud's phenomenon?
Vasculitis
Which test is used to assess the blood flow in the limbs by measuring the oxygen tension in the underlying tissue?
Transcutaneous oximetry
Which of the following is a major arterial disease?
Thromboangiitis obliterans
What is the characteristic appearance of the angiogram in thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO)?
Corkscrew appearance
Which technique is used to pass an arterial catheter into the femoral artery?
Seldinger technique
Which of the following is NOT a cause of limb ischemia?
Takayasu's disease
Which of the following is a symptom of peripheral arterial occlusive diseases?
Delayed capillary filling
Which of the following is a major arterial disease?
Buerger's disease
Which of the following is a treatment option for arterial diseases?
Supervised exercises
Which of the following is a symptom of Raynaud's disease?
Pallor
Which of the following is a risk factor for atherosclerosis?
Hyperlipidemia
Which of the following is a characteristic of thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO)?
Takayasu's arteritis
Which investigation is commonly used for studying the site, extent, and severity of arterial blockages?
Angiography
What is the purpose of segmental plethysmography using occlusion cuffs?
To measure blood flow in the limbs
What is the normal ankle-brachial pressure index?
1
Which test is used to assess the blood flow in the limbs by measuring the oxygen tension in the underlying tissue?
Transcutaneous oximetry
Which test is used to visualize the vascular system and eliminate other systems?
Angiogram
What is the characteristic appearance of the angiogram in thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO)?
Cork screw appearance
Which investigation is commonly used for studying the site, extent, and severity of arterial blockages?
Angiogram
What is the cause of disappearing pulse syndrome?
Vasodilatation and increased vascular space
Test your knowledge on Doppler ultrasound and its applications in assessing blood flow and blockages in arteries. Learn about the audible signals produced by Doppler shift and how they can indicate normal or abnormal flow patterns.
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