General Surgery — Flashcards

Venous ulcers are generally _____ than arterial or neuropathic ulcers

Hint: Smaller/Bigger

Venous ulcers are generally found in the _____ region

_____ ulcers are caused by peripheral arterial disease

Management of arterial ulcers involves treating the underlying cause which is _____

Diagnosis of venous ulcers is usually _____. But should involve an ABPI or duplex to rule out peripheral arterial disease

The management of acute limb ischaemia is dependent on the cause, but follow the _____ approach

What is the first-line management of venous ulcers?\n_____

Pulses are _____ in venous ulcers

Hint: Present/Absent

What is the initial assessment of peripheral arterial disease/intermittent claudication? _____

Ankle brachial pressure index (ABPI) of ≤ _____ is indicative of critical limb ischaemia