Vasc- peripheral arterial protocol

Question 1

is atherosclerosis a risk factor for upper extrmity artial disease?

Answer 1

no

Question 2

Patients with thoracic outlet symptoms may need what assessed?

Answer 2

• arterial system

Question 3

ABI’s can be done between what? upper extremities

Answer 3

ABI’s can be done between the brachial pressures and the wrist or fingers using small cuffs

Question 4

what is the most common area to be assessed in PAD?

Answer 4

lower extremities

Question 5

whos most at risk for PAD?

Answer 5

males who smoke

Question 6

patients with what usually have PAD?

Answer 6

• carotid and heart disease

Question 7

most common symptom of PAD?

Answer 7

• claudication

Question 8

ABI’d should be preformed for what 2 reasons?

Answer 8

• screening for possible PAD

- as part of a peripheral arterial exam for follow up post surgery of symptoms reoccur

Question 9

when referring to stenosis what ratio is seen in a:

• 50% stenosis
• 75% stenosis
• > 75% stenosis

Answer 9

A ratio of 2=50% stenosis
A ratio of 3=75% stenosis
A ratio of 4= >75% stenosis

Question 10

Multilevel disease means?

Answer 10

the pressure drops that occur distal to a stenosis will be more severe as the number of stenoses increases

Question 11

Proximal to the occlusion what can be seen?

Answer 11

• collateral flow can be seen exiting the vessel

Question 12

distal to the occlusion what can be seen?

Answer 12

collateral vessels can be seen entering the vessel

Question 13

Flow in the CFA that is not triphasic, indicates?

Answer 13

• proximal disease in the iliacs