1
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Name the 3 presentations of peripheral arterial disease
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- subclinical 2. intermittent claudication 3. critical limb ischemia
2
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Medical tx of claudication
A
modify cardiovascular risk factors: HTN, DM, HLD, smoking, walking
3
Q
What 2 drugs help with tx of claudication
A
Pentoxyfylline and Cilostazol
4
Q
What is the mechanism of Pentoxyfylline
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improves oxygen delivery through its effect on RBC�s wall flexibility and decreases blood viscosity
5
Q
What is the mechanism of Cilostazol
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PDE-3 inhibitor- increases cAMP, enhancing muscle performance
6
Q
What are side effects of Cilostazol
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headache, diarrhea, GI problems
7
Q
Who is Cilostazol contraindicated in
A
CHF patients
Cameron Vascular
flashcards
Decks in class (26)
# Cards
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Arch Aneurysms6
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Arch Vessel Disease18
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Carotid Disease36
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Dissections23
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Infected Grafts21
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Mesenteric Ischemia17
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Popliteal and Femoral Disease15
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Renovascular Disease13
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Ruptured AAA8
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome15
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Tibioperoneal Disease11
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Aorta118
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Aortoiliac Disease120
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Buerger Disease16
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Claudication17
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Concommitent Malignancies16
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Diabetic Foot and Gangrene123
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Emboli129
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Femoropopliteal Disease17
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Genetics113
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Infections111
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Miscellaneous156
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Raynauds Disease110
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Thoracic AAA135
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Upper Extremity Disease118
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Axfem Bypass14
