PTH 121 Unit 6: Peripheral Vascular Disease Quiz

The study of disease

Biological or psychological change causing body malfunction

Deviation from a healthy state; a broader term than disease

Absence of disease; a person's overall well-being

Diseases affecting blood vessels outside the heart and lungs

Blood flow issues in arteries

Blood flow issues in veins

Different people react differently to illness

A range between perfect health and significant disease

Categorization of diseases based on their origin or underlying process.

Diseases present at birth or inherited genetically; developmental abnormalities.

Diseases caused by an immune response; body's defense mechanism.

Progressive deterioration of body tissues or organs.

Diseases affecting metabolic processes within the body.

Diseases causing abnormal cell growth, potentially leading to tumors (benign or malignant).

Subjective complaints experienced by the patient; perceptible aspects of a disease.

Objective manifestations of a disease; observed by examination or tests.

Identification of a disease based on signs, symptoms, and tests.

Predicted outcome of a disease; the likely course of the disease.

The four key sections are History of Present Illness (HPI), Past Medical History (PMH), Social History (SH), and Diagnostic Tests and Procedures.

Lab tests include CBC (Complete Blood Count), blood glucose level (BS), and urinalysis (UA).

Diagnostic procedures are categorized as either invasive or noninvasive.

Disease treatment can be specific, targeting the disease directly, or symptomatic, treating the symptoms.

PVD affects the arterial, venous, and lymphatic systems of the body.

Arteriosclerosis is the thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of arterial walls.

Atherosclerosis is the most common form of arteriosclerosis. It involves damage to the artery walls and the formation of lipid deposits, leading to plaque formation.

Arteriosclerosis Obliterans is a peripheral manifestation of atherosclerosis. It involves intermittent claudication, rest pain, and trophic changes.

Risk factors include smoking, cardiac disease, diabetes, hypertension, renal disease, and elevated cholesterol/triglycerides.

PVD is a serious condition that can lead to various complications including reduced limb function, pain, and even amputation. It is important to manage risk factors and seek medical attention if you suspect you have PVD.

Inflammation in arteries, primarily affecting young male smokers, leading to blocked blood flow and tissue damage.

A condition where small arteries in the hands and feet constrict, causing paleness and blueness, often triggered by cold or stress.

A sudden blockage of an artery in a limb, caused by either a blood clot (thrombus) or a piece of clot that travels (embolus), leading to severe pain, pale skin, and lack of pulse.

A thrombus is a stationary blood clot in an artery, whereas an embolus is a moving blood clot that travels from one location to another.

Cramping pain, often in the calf muscles, that occurs with walking and is relieved by rest, a common symptom of peripheral artery disease.

Severe and relentless pain in the feet or legs, even at rest, indicating severe peripheral artery disease.

A gradual narrowing of arteries, primarily due to atherosclerosis, leading to reduced blood flow and potential blockage.

A buildup of fatty deposits (plaques) within the walls of arteries, leading to narrowing and hardening of the arteries.

A condition affecting blood vessels outside the heart and lungs, primarily affecting the arteries and causing reduced blood flow to the limbs.

Abnormal changes in the skin, nails, and hair, often associated with long-standing peripheral artery disease.

Wounds typically dry, punched out, on ankles, feet, and toes. They are painful with necrotic base, lack granulation tissue, and can lead to gangrene, amputation, and death.

Skin around wound may be black, gangrenous, or mummified (dry gangrene). This indicates severe tissue damage due to lack of blood flow.

A non-healing wound on an ischemic limb is a serious sign, potentially leading to gangrene, amputation, and even death. It requires urgent medical attention.

A measure of blood flow in the legs compared to the arms. It helps determine the severity of peripheral artery disease and guide treatment.

A normal ABI is around 1. A lower value indicates poorer blood flow and potential arterial disease.

Physical therapy for arterial wounds focuses on education, exercise, and wound care to improve blood flow and prevent complications.