10 Questions
What is the main cause of Peripheral arterial disease according to the text?
Atherosclerosis
Which symptom is characteristic of severe ischemic cases of Peripheral arterial disease?
Rest pain
What diagnostic method is used for Peripheral arterial disease before surgery?
Arteriography
Which disease usually presents in young male smokers according to the text?
Buerger’s disease
What is recommended as a medical treatment for Peripheral arterial disease in the text?
Low dose aspirin
What are the main causes of Peripheral arterial disease according to the text?
- Atherosclerosis (Risk factors are smoking, dyslipidemia, DM, hypertension and arteritis) 2. Thromboembolism 3. Trauma to artery 4. Buerger’s disease 5. Raynaud’s disease
What are the clinical presentations of Peripheral arterial disease?
- Claudication (calf pain with exercise, relieved by rest) 2. Rest pain in severe ischemic cases 3. Diminished or absent peripheral pulse 4. Cold, cyanosed feet 5. Colour, temperature, skin, nail bed changes 6. Decreased skin temperature 7. Dry, scaly, or shiny skin 8. Poor nail and hair growth 9. Possible ulcerations and gangrene on weight-bearing surfaces (toes, heel)
What diagnostic methods are used for Peripheral arterial disease?
Doppler, Arteriography (preoperative), X-ray calcification
What are the recommended medical treatments for Peripheral arterial disease according to the text?
Low dose aspirin, lifestyle changes (stop smoking, weight reduction), correction of risk factors, exercise program
What is Buerger’s disease and who does it usually affect?
Buerger’s disease is an inflammatory obliterative arterial disease that usually presents in young (20-30 years) male smokers.
Test your knowledge of peripheral arterial disease and its causes, clinical presentation, and risk factors. Challenge yourself with questions about atherosclerosis, thromboembolism, Buerger's disease, and Raynaud's disease.
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