Pathophysiology
The thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries, occurring typically in old age
What is arteriosclerosis?
What are considered non-modifiable risk factors for atherosclerosis?
What is age, gender and genetics
Increasing fatigue and weakness in the legs develops because of this?
What is decreased blood flow
This test measures the size of limbs and blood volume in organs and tissues?
What is a plethysmography
Existing circulation can be preserved by?
What is exercise
The development of obstruction by cholesterol plaques and thrombus on the walls of large arteries?
What is Atherosclerosis
The risk factors for have this in common and how do they cause PVD?
What is they cause damage to the arterial wall allowing cholesterol (LDL) to get in
Will the poorly perfused areas in the legs and feet feel cold or warm to the touch?
What is cold
What test will your doctor order to identify a patients risk for atherosclerosis and the efficacy of treatment
What is serum lipid levels including HDL and LDL
Why should the feet be inspected on a daily basis in peripheral vascular disease, especially if there is sensory impairment?
What is to avoid pressure from shoes or any other possible damage to the skin
Any abnormality in the arteries or veins outside the heart, usually found in the lower extremities
What is peripheral vascular disease
Obesity, diets high in cholesterol, smoking, high blood pressure and a sedentary lifestyle are considered what kind of risk factors for atherosclerosis?
What is modifiable
Healing of an injury is very slow because of this
What is decreased blood flow
What does a ultrasonography and a arteriography assess?
What is blood flow
Vascular disease is the primary reason for this measure of treatment?
What is amputation
True or False: Women who smoke and take oral contraceptives are at a higher risk or developing atherosclerosis?
What is true
This will be the result if there is a total occlusion of the coronary arteries
What is myocardial infarction
This test indicates the presence of inflammation , which indicates increased risk for atherosclerosis
What is CRP, C-reactive protein
By substituting these kinds of fats for non-hydrogenated vegetable oils, the progress of atherosclerosis can slow down
What is trans and saturated
These substances play a key role in the development of atheromas
What is lipids or fats
This is considered to be the "good" lipoprotein (cholesterol)
What is HDL (High-density lipoprotein)
This can result from an injury to a lower extremity in an individual with peripheral vascular disease?
What is gangrene and amputation
Exercise stress testing can be used to screen what
What is the degree of obstruction in arteries
You should advise your patient to decrease their intake of this commonly used seasoning
What is salt