General Surgery — Flashcards

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

Pain with intermittent claudication is improved on _____

Intermittent claudication can be assessed by _____ and observing if it goes pale & cold = Beuger's test

What is the final-line management of severe PAD or critical limb ischaemia? _____

Features of critical limb ischaemia should include _____ pain and/or, ulceration, and/or gangrene

What ankle brachial pressure index (ABPI) is indicative of peripheral arterial disease? _____

_____ is when the circulation is so severely impaired that there is imminent risk of limb loss (chronic NOT acute!)

There are 2 types of chronic limb ischaemia in peripheral arterial disease: - _____ - Critical limb ischaemia

What lifestyle management is given for peripheral arterial disease? _____

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