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What is the most common risk factor for arterial insufficiency?
What is the most common risk factor for arterial insufficiency?
- Diabetes (correct)
- Smoking
- Hypertension
- Valvular incompetence
Which of the following is a common risk factor that accelerates atherosclerosis?
Which of the following is a common risk factor that accelerates atherosclerosis?
- Venous reflux
- Valvular incompetence
- Diabetes (correct)
- Hypertension
How is arterial insufficiency diagnosed according to USMLE preferences?
How is arterial insufficiency diagnosed according to USMLE preferences?
- Arteriography
- Ankle-brachial indices (ABI) (correct)
- Doppler ultrasound of the calves
- Duplex ultrasound of the calves
What is the key method for diagnosing arterial insufficiency after performing ankle-brachial indices?
What is the key method for diagnosing arterial insufficiency after performing ankle-brachial indices?
Which of the following symptoms is characteristic of arterial insufficiency?
Which of the following symptoms is characteristic of arterial insufficiency?
What is the primary cause of venous insufficiency?
What is the primary cause of venous insufficiency?
What is the general approach to transfusion when Hb is 7 g/dL or lower?
What is the general approach to transfusion when Hb is 7 g/dL or lower?
What is the first-line treatment for hypertension in patients with pre-diabetes, diabetes, or any cardiovascular/cerebrovascular disease?
What is the first-line treatment for hypertension in patients with pre-diabetes, diabetes, or any cardiovascular/cerebrovascular disease?
Why might an ACE inhibitor (ACEi) or ARB not be the first choice for treating hypertension in a typical middle-aged American male without risk factors?
Why might an ACE inhibitor (ACEi) or ARB not be the first choice for treating hypertension in a typical middle-aged American male without risk factors?
What side effect is commonly associated with dihydropyridine CCBs like nifedipine?
What side effect is commonly associated with dihydropyridine CCBs like nifedipine?
Which condition is a known side effect of thiazides?
Which condition is a known side effect of thiazides?
In the context of treating hypertension, why is it important to consider different treatment approaches based on patient risk factors?
In the context of treating hypertension, why is it important to consider different treatment approaches based on patient risk factors?
What is the initial treatment approach for arterial insufficiency?
What is the initial treatment approach for arterial insufficiency?
In the context of arterial insufficiency treatment, what should be done if a patient has an abnormal baseline ECG?
In the context of arterial insufficiency treatment, what should be done if a patient has an abnormal baseline ECG?
What is the recommended diagnostic procedure if a patient with arterial insufficiency cannot exercise?
What is the recommended diagnostic procedure if a patient with arterial insufficiency cannot exercise?
If a patient develops stable angina after minimal exertion, what is the next recommended step in the management of arterial insufficiency?
If a patient develops stable angina after minimal exertion, what is the next recommended step in the management of arterial insufficiency?
When should coronary angiography be considered in the management of arterial insufficiency?
When should coronary angiography be considered in the management of arterial insufficiency?
What is the next step after performing coronary angiography in a patient with arterial insufficiency and significant coronary artery disease?
What is the next step after performing coronary angiography in a patient with arterial insufficiency and significant coronary artery disease?
