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what is peripheral arterial disease?

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narrowing of the arteries supplying the limbs and periphery, reducing the blood supply to these areas. results in claudication

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what is intermittent claudication?

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symptom of ischaemia in a limb, occurring during exertion and relieved by rest

  • crampy
  • aching in calf, thigh, buttock
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what is critical limb ischaemia

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  • end-stage of peripheral arterial disease
  • inadequate blood supply to limb at rest
  • burning pain worse at night
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what is acute limb ischaemia

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  • rapid onset of ischaemia in a limb
  • due to a thrombus blocking arterial supply
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what is atherosclerosis

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atheromas (fatty deposit) and sclerosis (hardening of BVs)

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what do atheromatous plaques cause

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  • stiffening of artery walls –> hypertension and strain on the heart
  • stenosis –>reduced blood flow
  • plaque rupture –> thrombus and ischaemia
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modifiable risk factors for atherosclerosis

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  • smoking
  • obesity
  • poor diet
  • low exercise
  • smoking
  • stress
  • poor sleep
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non-modifiable risk factors for atherosclerosis

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  • older age
  • FH
  • male
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co-morbidities that increase the risk of atherosclerosis

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  • diabetes
  • hypertension
  • CKD
  • RA
  • atypical antipsychotics
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what is the end result of atherosclerosis

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  • angina
  • myocardial infarction
  • TIA
  • stroke
  • peripheral arterial disease
  • chronic mesenteric ischaemia
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what are the features of acute limb ischaemia

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6Ps
1. Pale
2. Pulseless
3. Pallor
4. Perishingly cold
5. Paralysis
6. Paraesthesia (pins and needles)

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What is Leriche syndrome

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occlusion in the distal aorta or proximal common iliac artery

triad:
1. thigh/buttock claudication
2. absent femoral pulses
3. male impotence

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signs of leriche syndrome

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tar staining
xanthomata

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signs of CVD

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  • missing limbs/digits due to amputations
  • midline sternotomy scar
  • scar on inner calf due to CABG
  • focal weakness (stroke)
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signs of arterial disease

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  • skin pallor
  • cyanosis
  • rubor
  • muscle wasting
  • hair loss
  • ulcers
  • poor wound healing
  • gangrene
  • poor temperature
  • reduced sensation
  • prolonged capillary time
  • changes during Buerger’s
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Cause of arterial ulcers

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caused by ischaemia secondary due to inadequate blood supply

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Indications of an arterial ulcer

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  • smaller
  • deeper
  • well defines borders
  • punched out appearance
  • peripherally (toes)
  • reduced bleeding
  • painful
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Cause of venous ulcers

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impaired drainage and pooling of blood in the legs

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Indications of a venous ulcer

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  • after minor injury to the leg
  • larger
  • superficial
  • irregular borders
  • affect gaiter area of leg
  • less painful
  • other signs of venous insufficiency (haemosiderin staining and venous eczema)
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investigations for peripheral arterial disease

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  • ABPI
  • duplex USS
  • angiography
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what is ankle brachial pressure index

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ratio of systolic BP in the ankle compared to systolic BP in the arm

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what do the results of an ABPI show?

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  • 0.9 – 1.3 normal
  • 0.6 – 0.9 mild peripheral arterial disease
  • 0.3 – 0.6 moderate to severe peripheral arterial disease
  • < 0.3 severe disease to critical ischaemic
  • > 1.3 calcification of arteries (diabetics)
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Mx of intermittent caludication

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  • lifestyle
  • exercise training

Medication
- atorvastatin 80mg
- Clopidogrel 75mg (aspirin if unsuitable)
- Naftidrofuryl oxalate (5-HT2 receptor antagonist that acts as a peripheral vasodilator)

Surgical
- Endovascular angioplasty and stenting
- Endarterectomy: cutting the vessel open and removing the atheromatous plaque
- Bypass surgery: using a graft to bypass the blockage

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management of critical limb ischaemia

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  • urgent referral to vascular
  • analgesia

Urgent revascularisation by:
- Endovascular angioplasty and stenting
- Endarterectomy
- Bypass surgery
- Amputation of the limb if it is not possible to restore the blood supply

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Mx of acute limb ischaemia
- urgent referral to vascular - Endovascular thrombolysis: inserting a catheter through the arterial system to apply thrombolysis directly into the clot - Endovascular thrombectomy: inserting a catheter and removing the thrombus by aspiration or mechanical devices - Surgical thrombectomy: cutting open the vessel and removing the thrombus - Endarterectomy - Bypass surgery - Amputation of the limb if unable to restore the blood supply
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what is DVT
thrombus in the venous circulation
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causes of DVT
stagnation of blood and hypercoagulable states
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where can thrombus emoblise (travel) to?
pulmonary arteries
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RFs for DVT of PE
- immobility - long haul flight - recent surgery - pregnancy - COCP - malignancy - polycythaemia - SLE - thrombophilia
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what are thrombophilias
conditions that predispose pts to developing blood clots
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name thrombophilic conditions
- antiphospholipid syndrome - Factor V Leiden - Antithrombin deficiency - Protein C or S deficiency - Hyperhomocysteinaemia - Prothombin gene variant - Activated protein C resistance
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what is VTE prophylaxis
LMWH TED stockings
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Presentation fo DVT
- unilateral - calf/leg swelling - dilated superficial veins - calf tenderness - oedema - leg colour changes
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system to identify PE/DVT
Wells score
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How to diagnose DVT/PE
- D dimer - doppler USS - CTPA or VQ scan
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Initial mx of DVT
DOAC (apixaban) - consider cather directed thrombolysis in iliofemoral DVT
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long term mx of DVT
DOAC, warfarin or LMWH Usually DOAC- no monitoring Warfarin- need to check INR. for patients with antiphospholipid syndrome LMWH- pregnancy anticoagulate 3 months if identifiable cause 6 months if unidentifiable cause 3-6 months in active cancer
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what is an IVC filter
device in IVC to filter blood and catch clots used in recurrent PEs or unsuitable for anticoagulation
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what are varicose veins
distended superficial veins >3mm diameter
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what are reticular veins
dilated blood vessels in the skin measuring less than 1-3mm in diameter
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what is telagniectasia
dilated blood vessels in the skin measuring less than 1mm in diameter. They are also known as spider veins or thread veins
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what is haemosiderin
Hb in leaking blood is broken down. Gives brown discolouration
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what is venous eczema
Pooling of blood in the distal tissues results in inflammation. The skin becomes dry, itchy, flaky, scaly, red, cracked skin
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what is lipodermatosclerosis?
skin and soft tissues become fibrotic and tight, causing the lower legs to become narrow and hard. Narrowing causes legs to have inverted champagne bottle appearance - thick waxy feel, due to haemosiderin deposition
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RFs for varicose veins
- Increasing age - FH - Female - Pregnancy - Obesity - Prolonged standing - Deep vein thrombosis (causing damage to the valves)
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presentation of varicose veins
- engorged and dilated superficial leg veins - can be asymptomatic - Heavy or dragging sensation in the legs - Aching - Itching - Burning - Oedema - Muscle cramps - Restless legs
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tests for varicose veins
- tap test - cough test - trendelenburg's test - perthes test - duplex USS
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Mx of varicose veins
- weight loss - exercise - elevate leg - compression stockings Surgery - Endothermal ablation: inserting a catheter into the vein to apply radiofrequency ablation - Sclerotherapy: inject the vein with an irritant foam that causes closure of the vein - Stripping: veins are ligated and pulled out of the leg
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complications of varicose veins
- prolonged and heavy bleeding after trauma - Superficial thrombophlebitis (thrombosis and inflammation in the superficial veins) - DVT - All the issues of chronic venous insufficiency (e.g., skin changes and ulcers)
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Mx of superficial thrombophlebitis
NSAIDs e.g. naproxen unless >10cm or at a junction then would need anticoagulation
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what is chronic venous insufficiency
when blood does not efficiently drain from elgs back to the heart. Usually due to valve damage
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What does pooling of blood in the veins of the leg cause
venous hypertension
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what is haemosiderin staining
red/brown discolouration caused by haemoglobin leaking into the skin.
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what is atrophie blanche
patches of smooth, porcelain-white scar tissue on the skin, often surrounded by hyperpigmentation
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what can chronic venous insufficiency lead to?
- Cellulitis - Poor healing after injury - Skin ulcers - Pain
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Mx of chronic venous insufficiency
- Keeping the skin healthy (emollients, topical steroids) - Improving venous drainage to the legs ( weight loss, elevate legs, TEDs) - Managing complications (abx, analgesia, wound care)
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what are the common types of skin ulcers?
- Venous ulcers - Arterial ulcers - Diabetic foot ulcers - Pressure ulcers
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Complication of diabetic foot ulcers
osteomyelitis
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what risk assessment tool is used for estimating an individual patient’s risk of developing a pressure ulcer
waterlow score
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Ix for ulcers
- ABPI - blood tests - charcoal swabs - skin biopsy
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Mx of arterial ulcer
same as peripheral arterial disease - urgent referral to consider surgery
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Mx of venous ulcers
- refer - tissue viability/ulcer clinic - derm if cancer suspected - pain clinic - clean, debride, dress - compression - prentoxifylline can improve healing - abx for infection - analgesia (no NSAIDs)
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what is lymphoedema
impaired lymphatic drainage of an area
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what is primary lymphoedema
genetic presents <30yrs faulty dvlpt of lymphatic system
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what is secondary lymphoedema
due to separate condition e.g. breast cancer surgery remmoving axillary LNs
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what is lipoedema
abnormal build-up of fat tissue in the limbs, often the legs. Feet are spared unlike in lymphoedema F > M pain
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how to assess lymphoedema
- Stemmer's sign: pinch bottom of second toe. if makes 'tent' = -ve, if unable = +ve suggestive of lymphoedema - measure limb volume - bioelectric impedance spectrometry - lymphoscintigraphy
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Mx of lymphoedema
- massage - compression bandages - specific exercises - weight loss - good skin care - Lymphaticovenular anastomosis - abx if cellulitis - CBT
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what is lymphatic filariasis
- infectious disease caused by parasitic worms spread by mosquitos - cause severe lymphoedema - thickening and fibrosis of skin and tissues (elephantiasis)
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what is abdominal aortic aneurysm
dilation of abdominal aorta diameter >3cm
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what is the mortality of AAA?
80% often presents when it ruptures
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RFs for AAA?
- M > F - Increased age - Smoking - Hypertension - FH - Existing cardiovascular disease
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Screening for AAA
all men at 65 offered USS if >3cm refer to vascular, urgent if >5.5cm
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Presentation of AAA
most asymptomatic - non-specific abdo pain - pulsatile expansile mass in abdo - incidental on AXR/USS/CT
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diagnosis of AAA
USS- initial CT angiogram- better
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classification of AAA
dependent on size: - Normal: < 3cm - Small aneurysm: 3 – 4.4cm - Medium aneurysm: 4.5 – 5.4cm - Large aneurysm: > 5.5cm
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Mx of AAA
treat reversible RFs: - stop smoking - diet and exercise - optimise co-morbidities Surveillance USS - yearly for 3 - 4.4cm - 3 monthly for 4.5-5.4cm Elective repair if symptomatic, growing >1cm each year or >5.5cm
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surgical mx options for AAA
insert artifical graft into affected aorta by: - Open repair via a laparotomy - Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) using a stent inserted via the femoral arteries
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DVLA advice if you have AAA
- Inform if aneurysm > 6cm - Stop driving if > 6.5cm - Stricter rules apply to drivers of heavy vehicles
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presentation of ruptured AAA
- Severe abdominal pain that may radiate to the back or groin - Haemodynamic instability - Pulsatile and expansile mass in the abdomen - Collapse - Loss of consciousness
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Mx of ruptured AAA
- surgical emergency - want lower BP than normal in fluid resuscitation to prevent blood loss - CT angio if haemodynamically stable
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what is aortic dissection
break or tear forms in the inner layer of the aorta, allowing blood to flow between the layers of the wall of the aorta
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what are the layers of the aorta?
intima, media and adventitia in dissection blood is between intima and media
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how to classify aortic dissection?
Stanford system OR DeBakey system
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where does aortic dissection normally affect?
- ascending aorta and aortic arch but can affect any part of the aorta - right lateral area of the ascending aorta is the most common site of a tear of the intima layer, as this is under the most stress from blood exiting the heart
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what is the Stanford system?
- A: ascending aorta before brachiocephalic artery - B: descending aorta after the left subclavian artery
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What is the DeBakey system?
- Type I: begins in the ascending aorta and involves at least the aortic arch, if not the whole aorta - Type II: only ascending aorta - Type IIIa: begins in the descending aorta and involves only the section above the diaphragm - Type IIIb: begins in the descending aorta and involves the aorta below the diaphragm
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RFs for aortic dissection
HYPERTENSION + same as peripheral arterial disease - age - Male - smoking - hypertension - poor diet - raised cholesterol
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conditions/procedures that increase risk of dissection
- Bicuspid aortic valve - Coarctation of the aorta - Aortic valve replacement - Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
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Conditions that affect connective tissue that can increase risk of dissection
- Ehlers Danlos syndrome - Marfan's syndrome
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Presentation of aortic dissection
- sudden onset, severe, “ripping” or “tearing” chest pain - hypertension - difference in BP in arms - radial pulse deficit - diastolic murmnur - chest + abdo pain - syncope - hypotension as dissection progresses
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how to diagnose aortic dissection?
- ECG and CXR to exclude other causes - CT angiogram - MR angiogram
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Mx of aortic dissection
- analgesia - beta blocker to control HR/BP Surgical emergency - type A: open surgery midline sternotomy, artificial graft - type B: TEVAR with a catheter
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complications of aortic dissection
- MI - Stroke - Paraplegia (motor or sensory impairment in the legs) - Cardiac tamponade - Aortic valve regurgitation - Death
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what is carotid artery stenosis
narrowing of the carotid arteries in the neck, usually secondary to atherosclerosis
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risk of carotid artery stenosis?
plaque breaking away and becoming an embolus, travelling to the brain and causing an embolic stroke.
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RF for carotid artery stenosis?
- age - male sex - smoking - hypertension - poor diet - reduced physical activity - raised cholesterol
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classification of carotid artery stenosis
- Mild: < 50% reduction in diameter - Moderate: 50 to 69% reduction in diameter - Severe: 70% or more reduction in diameter
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presentation of carotid artery stenosis
- usually asymptomatic and diagnosed after TIA or stroke - carotid bruit
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diagnosis of carotid artery stenosis?
- carotid USS - CT/MRI angiogram
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Mx of carotid artery stenosis
- healthy diet, exercise, stop smoking etc. - antiplatelets (aspirin, clopi) - lipi lowering meds (atorvastatin) surgery - Carotid endarterectomy (scrape out plaque) - Angioplasty and stenting
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complication of endarterectomy in carotid artery stenosis
stroke
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nerves that can be effected in endarterectomy in carotid artery stenosis
- facial (weakness) - glossopharyngeal (swallowing issues) - recurrent laryngeal (hoarse voice) - hypoglossal (unilateral tongue paralysis)
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what is buerger disease
- known as thromboangiitis obliterans - inflammatory condition that causes thrombus formation in the small and medium-sized blood vessels in the distal arterial system (affecting the hands and feet)
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demographic of Buerger disease
25-35yrs smoking
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Presentation of buerger disease
- painful, blue discolouration to the fingertips or tips of the toes - pain is often worse at night. - This may progress to ulcers, gangrene and amputation - Corkscrew collaterals on angiogram (new vesel formation)
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Mx of Buerger disease
- stop smoking (MAIN) - IV iloprost (dilates BVs)
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INR thresholds
- 5-8, no bleeding = Withhold few doses, reduce maintenance. Restart when INR <5. - 5–8, minor bleeding = Stop warfarin. Vit K slow IV. Restart when INR <5. - >8, no bleed/minor bleed Stop warfarin. Vitamin K (oral/IV) no bleeding/if risk factors for bleeding or minor bleeding. Check INR daily. - Major bleeding = Stop warfarin. Give prothrombin complex concentrate. If unavailable, give FFP. Also give vitamin K IV.
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