Peripheral Vascular System Part 1 - Background & Arterial Disorders

What is the role of the intima in arteries?

Which artery supplies blood to the temporal region of the head?

What is the function of venous valves?

Which lymphoid tissue drains fluid from the ulnar surface of the forearm and hand?

What are examples of arterial macrovascular conditions?

What are common venous conditions?

What percentage of the US population has one of several genetic risk factors for thrombotic disorders?

What is the main function of calf muscles in the venous system?

What is the most common lesion associated with claudication in the superficial femoral artery?

What is the most common site for claudication associated with superficial femoral-artery stenosis?

Which vessel is also a common site for occlusion associated with claudication?

What are the clinical findings associated with peripheral arterial disease?

What lifestyle change is emphasized for patients with peripheral arterial disease?

Which medication is used for treating peripheral arterial disease?

In which patients is percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) preferred?

Which condition is characterized by episodic spasm of small arteries and arterioles, with no vascular occlusion?

What is the test used to evaluate the degree of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and to assess baseline and changes after treatment?

What is the normal range for the ankle-brachial index (ABI)?

What condition is characterized by localized edema involving one or both legs without pitting?

What test is NOT used to determine if surgery is necessary for peripheral arterial disease (PAD)?

What is the primary aggravating factor for Raynaud’s disease or phenomenon?

What findings are associated with Leriche’s syndrome?