General Surgery — Flashcards

Pain with intermittent claudication is improved on _____

What is the first-line pharmacological management of peripheral arterial disease? _____

Hint: 2

What is the gold-standard investigation for peripheral arterial disease?\n_____

_____ is atherosclerotic narrowing/blockage of the peripheral arteries, impairing blood flow, typically to the lower limbs

_____ occurs when reduced blood flow causes cramping in the lower limb during activity and improved on rest

Patients with peripheral arterial disease should be supported and encouraged to stop _____ (CRUCIAL step in management)

Ankle brachial pressure index (ABPI) of ≤ _____ is indicative of critical limb ischaemia

What is the initial assessment of peripheral arterial disease/intermittent claudication? _____

Interpretation of ankle brachial pulse index: _____ = indicates severe disease 0.5-0.8 = indicates moderate/severe peripheral arterial disease 0.81-1.0 = indicates mild peripheral arterial disease 1.0-1.4 = indicates normal vessels > 1.4 = indicates calcified vessels (they are incompressible)

If exercise for peripheral arterial disease has not led to a satisfactory improvement, then consider prescribing _____

Hint: drug