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Which condition can be caused by blockages in the lymphatic system?
Which condition can be caused by blockages in the lymphatic system?
- Amputation
- Hypertension
- Atherosclerosis
- Lymphedema (correct)
What is the major goal of amputation?
What is the major goal of amputation?
- To remove dead tissues
- To relieve pain
- To promote wound healing
- All of the above (correct)
What is the condition called when a part of a blood clot in the leg travels to the lungs?
What is the condition called when a part of a blood clot in the leg travels to the lungs?
- Pulmonary edema
- Atherosclerosis
- Gangrene
- Pulmonary embolism (correct)
What is the incidence of early graft thrombosis for popliteal bypass surgery?
What is the incidence of early graft thrombosis for popliteal bypass surgery?
What type of anaesthesia is generally used for popliteal bypass surgery?
What type of anaesthesia is generally used for popliteal bypass surgery?
What is the purpose of a graft in popliteal bypass surgery?
What is the purpose of a graft in popliteal bypass surgery?
What is the risk of lymphedema in patients?
What is the risk of lymphedema in patients?
What is the typical duration of leg swelling in lymphedema?
What is the typical duration of leg swelling in lymphedema?
What can cause atherosclerosis?
What can cause atherosclerosis?
What can cause myocardial infarctions?
What can cause myocardial infarctions?
Which artery is bypassed during popliteal bypass surgery?
Which artery is bypassed during popliteal bypass surgery?
What is the main purpose of popliteal bypass surgery?
What is the main purpose of popliteal bypass surgery?
What can cause reduced leg blood circulation and leg pain?
What can cause reduced leg blood circulation and leg pain?
What is another name for popliteal bypass surgery?
What is another name for popliteal bypass surgery?
What type of patients can benefit from popliteal bypass surgery?
What type of patients can benefit from popliteal bypass surgery?
What materials can be used for the bypass graft during popliteal bypass surgery?
What materials can be used for the bypass graft during popliteal bypass surgery?
What is the purpose of bypassing the femoral artery during popliteal bypass surgery?
What is the purpose of bypassing the femoral artery during popliteal bypass surgery?
What are the symptoms that may indicate the need for popliteal bypass surgery?
What are the symptoms that may indicate the need for popliteal bypass surgery?
What does popliteal bypass surgery aim to salvage?
What does popliteal bypass surgery aim to salvage?
What is the role of smaller arteries in leg blood circulation?
What is the role of smaller arteries in leg blood circulation?
Which of the following is a symptom of peripheral artery disease?
Which of the following is a symptom of peripheral artery disease?
What is claudication?
What is claudication?
What can a blocked femoral artery cause?
What can a blocked femoral artery cause?
What is the success rate of vein bypass after 5 years?
What is the success rate of vein bypass after 5 years?
What is the likelihood of a synthetic graft remaining open after 5 years?
What is the likelihood of a synthetic graft remaining open after 5 years?
What is the most durable blood vessel used in popliteal bypass surgery?
What is the most durable blood vessel used in popliteal bypass surgery?
What is the likelihood of a vessel remaining open after 3 years in popliteal bypass surgery?
What is the likelihood of a vessel remaining open after 3 years in popliteal bypass surgery?
What is the overall rate of morbidity within 30 days post-surgery?
What is the overall rate of morbidity within 30 days post-surgery?
What is the incidence of popliteal bypass surgery associated infections?
What is the incidence of popliteal bypass surgery associated infections?
What are people with peripheral artery disease more susceptible to during popliteal bypass surgery?
What are people with peripheral artery disease more susceptible to during popliteal bypass surgery?
