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Which of the following is NOT a cause of limb ischemia?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of limb ischemia?
- Diabetes
- Embolism
- Atherosclerosis
- Buerger's disease (correct)
Which stage of limb ischemia is characterized by intermittent claudication and the ability to walk more than 200 meters?
Which stage of limb ischemia is characterized by intermittent claudication and the ability to walk more than 200 meters?
- Stage 2b
- Stage 1
- Stage 3
- Stage 2a (correct)
What is a common symptom of limb ischemia?
What is a common symptom of limb ischemia?
- Impotence (correct)
- Paraesthesia over the skin of the foot
- Decreased sensation
- Delayed capillary filling
Which test is used to assess venous refilling and is used to diagnose ischaemia?
Which test is used to assess venous refilling and is used to diagnose ischaemia?
What is the purpose of the Crossed leg test (Fuchsig's test)?
What is the purpose of the Crossed leg test (Fuchsig's test)?
What is the cause of disappearing pulse syndrome?
What is the cause of disappearing pulse syndrome?
What is the purpose of the Doppler scan?
What is the purpose of the Doppler scan?
Which investigation is commonly done for arterial diseases?
Which investigation is commonly done for arterial diseases?
What is the normal ankle-brachial pressure index?
What is the normal ankle-brachial pressure index?
What is the purpose of transcutaneous oximetry?
What is the purpose of transcutaneous oximetry?
What is the advantage of digital subtraction angiography (DSA)?
What is the advantage of digital subtraction angiography (DSA)?
Which of the following is a treatment option for arterial diseases?
Which of the following is a treatment option for arterial diseases?
Which arteries are commonly treated with percutaneous transluminal balloon angioplasty (PTA)?
Which arteries are commonly treated with percutaneous transluminal balloon angioplasty (PTA)?
Which of the following is a drug used for arterial diseases?
Which of the following is a drug used for arterial diseases?
Which condition is NOT a cause of Raynaud's phenomenon?
Which condition is NOT a cause of Raynaud's phenomenon?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of limb ischemia?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of limb ischemia?
Which stage of limb ischemia is characterized by intermittent claudication and the ability to walk more than 200 meters?
Which stage of limb ischemia is characterized by intermittent claudication and the ability to walk more than 200 meters?
What is the cause of disappearing pulse syndrome?
What is the cause of disappearing pulse syndrome?
Which of the following is a major arterial disease?
Which of the following is a major arterial disease?
Which of the following is a risk factor for atherosclerosis?
Which of the following is a risk factor for atherosclerosis?
Which of the following is a treatment option for peripheral arterial occlusive diseases?
Which of the following is a treatment option for peripheral arterial occlusive diseases?
Which of the following is a symptom of arterial occlusion?
Which of the following is a symptom of arterial occlusion?
Which test can be used to detect renal artery stenosis and renal anomalies?
Which test can be used to detect renal artery stenosis and renal anomalies?
What is the characteristic appearance of the angiogram in thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO)?
What is the characteristic appearance of the angiogram in thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO)?
Which technique is used to pass an arterial catheter into the femoral artery?
Which technique is used to pass an arterial catheter into the femoral artery?
What is the purpose of the duplex scan?
What is the purpose of the duplex scan?
Which test is used to measure the blood flow in the limbs?
Which test is used to measure the blood flow in the limbs?
What is the normal ankle-brachial pressure index?
What is the normal ankle-brachial pressure index?
Which investigation is commonly done to visualize the vascular system and eliminate other systems?
Which investigation is commonly done to visualize the vascular system and eliminate other systems?
What is the purpose of transcutaneous oximetry?
What is the purpose of transcutaneous oximetry?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of limb ischemia?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of limb ischemia?
Which stage of limb ischemia is characterized by intermittent claudication and the ability to walk more than 200 meters?
Which stage of limb ischemia is characterized by intermittent claudication and the ability to walk more than 200 meters?
Which of the following physical agents can cause limb ischemia?
Which of the following physical agents can cause limb ischemia?
Which test can be used to visualize the vascular system and eliminate other systems?
Which test can be used to visualize the vascular system and eliminate other systems?
Which of the following is a symptom of arterial occlusion?
Which of the following is a symptom of arterial occlusion?
Which technique is used to pass an arterial catheter into the femoral artery?
Which technique is used to pass an arterial catheter into the femoral artery?
Which of the following is a major arterial disease?
Which of the following is a major arterial disease?
Which investigation is commonly used for studying the site, extent, and severity of arterial blockages?
Which investigation is commonly used for studying the site, extent, and severity of arterial blockages?
Which test is used to assess the blood flow in the limbs by measuring the oxygen tension in the underlying tissue?
Which test is used to assess the blood flow in the limbs by measuring the oxygen tension in the underlying tissue?
What is the normal ankle-brachial pressure index?
What is the normal ankle-brachial pressure index?
What is the purpose of segmental plethysmography using occlusion cuffs?
What is the purpose of segmental plethysmography using occlusion cuffs?
Which of the following is a treatment option for atherosclerosis?
Which of the following is a treatment option for atherosclerosis?
Which of the following is a risk factor for atherosclerosis?
Which of the following is a risk factor for atherosclerosis?
Which of the following is NOT a major arterial disease?
Which of the following is NOT a major arterial disease?
Which of the following is a symptom of peripheral arterial occlusive diseases?
Which of the following is a symptom of peripheral arterial occlusive diseases?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of limb ischemia?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of limb ischemia?
Which stage of limb ischemia is characterized by intermittent claudication and the ability to walk more than 200 meters?
Which stage of limb ischemia is characterized by intermittent claudication and the ability to walk more than 200 meters?
Which physical agent can cause limb ischemia?
Which physical agent can cause limb ischemia?
Which investigation is commonly used for studying the site, extent, and severity of arterial blockages?
Which investigation is commonly used for studying the site, extent, and severity of arterial blockages?
What is the purpose of the Doppler scan?
What is the purpose of the Doppler scan?
What is the normal ankle-brachial pressure index?
What is the normal ankle-brachial pressure index?
Which investigation is commonly done for arterial diseases?
Which investigation is commonly done for arterial diseases?
Which of the following is a characteristic of atherosclerosis?
Which of the following is a characteristic of atherosclerosis?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for atherosclerosis?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for atherosclerosis?
Which of the following is a treatment option for peripheral arterial occlusive diseases?
Which of the following is a treatment option for peripheral arterial occlusive diseases?
Which of the following is a cause of Raynaud's phenomenon?
Which of the following is a cause of Raynaud's phenomenon?
Which test is used to assess the blood flow in the limbs by measuring the oxygen tension in the underlying tissue?
Which test is used to assess the blood flow in the limbs by measuring the oxygen tension in the underlying tissue?
Which of the following is a major arterial disease?
Which of the following is a major arterial disease?
What is the characteristic appearance of the angiogram in thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO)?
What is the characteristic appearance of the angiogram in thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO)?
Which technique is used to pass an arterial catheter into the femoral artery?
Which technique is used to pass an arterial catheter into the femoral artery?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of limb ischemia?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of limb ischemia?
Which of the following is a symptom of peripheral arterial occlusive diseases?
Which of the following is a symptom of peripheral arterial occlusive diseases?
Which of the following is a major arterial disease?
Which of the following is a major arterial disease?
Which of the following is a treatment option for arterial diseases?
Which of the following is a treatment option for arterial diseases?
Which of the following is a symptom of Raynaud's disease?
Which of the following is a symptom of Raynaud's disease?
Which of the following is a risk factor for atherosclerosis?
Which of the following is a risk factor for atherosclerosis?
Which of the following is a characteristic of thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO)?
Which of the following is a characteristic of thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO)?
Which investigation is commonly used for studying the site, extent, and severity of arterial blockages?
Which investigation is commonly used for studying the site, extent, and severity of arterial blockages?
What is the purpose of segmental plethysmography using occlusion cuffs?
What is the purpose of segmental plethysmography using occlusion cuffs?
What is the normal ankle-brachial pressure index?
What is the normal ankle-brachial pressure index?
Which test is used to assess the blood flow in the limbs by measuring the oxygen tension in the underlying tissue?
Which test is used to assess the blood flow in the limbs by measuring the oxygen tension in the underlying tissue?
Which test is used to visualize the vascular system and eliminate other systems?
Which test is used to visualize the vascular system and eliminate other systems?
What is the characteristic appearance of the angiogram in thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO)?
What is the characteristic appearance of the angiogram in thromboangiitis obliterans (TAO)?
Which investigation is commonly used for studying the site, extent, and severity of arterial blockages?
Which investigation is commonly used for studying the site, extent, and severity of arterial blockages?
What is the cause of disappearing pulse syndrome?
What is the cause of disappearing pulse syndrome?
