General Surgery — Flashcards

Venous ulcers are generally found in the _____ region

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

Sensation and pain are _____ in arterial ulcers

Hint: Intact/Not Intact

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

There are 2 main types of peripheral arterial disease: - _____ (1) - Chronic limb-threatening ischaemia (intermittent claudication & critical limb ischaemia) (2)

What are the indications for surgical management of aortic regurgitation? _____

Hint: 4

What ankle brachial pressure index (ABPI) is indicative of peripheral arterial disease?\n_____}

There are 2 types of chronic limb ischaemia in peripheral arterial disease: - _____ - Critical limb ischaemia

Patients with peripheral arterial disease should be supported and encouraged to stop _____ (CRUCIAL step in management)

If exercise for peripheral arterial disease has not led to a satisfactory improvement, then consider prescribing _____

Hint: drug