vascular

Question 1

What are the absolute indication for dialysis

Answer 1

uremic pericarditis
pleuritis
encephalopathy
AEIOU

Question 2

what is the order of fistulas

Answer 2

radiocephalic, brachiocephalic, brachiobasilic, prosthetic graft

Question 3

what is the most commonly injured nerve during a fasciotomy of the leg?

Answer 3

superficial peroneal nerve

Question 4

what is moderate carotid stenosis?

Answer 4

50-69%

Question 5

what is high grade carotid stenosis?

Answer 5

70-99%

Question 6

When should CEA be considered?

Answer 6

patients with moderate to high grade symptomatic carotid stenosis
benefits outweigh the risks

Question 7

When should you do carotid artery stenting instead of CEA

Answer 7

CHF class II/IV
LVEF <30%
unstable angina
contralateral carotid occlusion
recent MI
previous CEA w/recurrent stenosis
prior radiation treatment to the neck