General Surgery — Flashcards

The borders of venous ulcers are _____

Hint: Regular/Irregular

The ischaemia in acute limb ischaemia can arise from a _____ or embolus (e.g. secondary to atrial fibrillation)

What is the first line investigation for arterial ulcers? _____

_____ (peripheral arterial disease) presents with pulseless, pallor, pain, paraesthesia, paralysis, perishingly cold

Sensation and pain are _____ in venous ulcers

Hint: Intact/Not Intact

Sensation and pain are _____ in arterial ulcers

Hint: Intact/Not Intact

Arterial ulcers are usually found on the _____

_____ is sudden decrease in limb perfusion that threatens limb viability that has developed < 2 weeks

Surgical management of symptomatic aortic stenosis: Young, ↓ surgical risk = _____ Elderly, ↑ surgical risk = transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)

Pain relief for acute limb ischaemia is _____