General Surgery — Flashcards

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

Hint: 4

_____ is when the circulation is so severely impaired that there is imminent risk of limb loss (chronic NOT acute!)

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

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

_____ occurs when reduced blood flow causes cramping in the lower limb during activity and improved on rest

What is the final-line management of severe PAD or critical limb ischaemia? _____

What is the first-line pharmacological management of peripheral arterial disease? _____

Hint: 2

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

Hint: drug

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

What is the management for severe PAD or critical limb ischaemia? _____