Risk Factors
BP of 140/90 or >.
What is HTN?
Problems that interfere with the adequate return of blood flow from the extremities.
What is peripheral venous disorder?
Blood clots that form as a result of venous stasis, endothelial injury, or hypercoagulability.
What is venous thromboembolism?
Low-pressure, thin-walled vessels rely on the action of skeletal muscle pumps to return blood to the heart.
What are veins?
Taking healthy veins from an area and transplanting them into a diseased area.
What is a venous or bypass graft?
Defined as hyperlipidemia or hypercholesterolemia (need lab value).
What is a Total Cholesterol of >200mg/dL?
Results from atherosclerosis usually occur in the arteries of the lower limbs.
What is PAD?
Enlarged, twisted, and superficial veins that can occur in any part of the body.
What are varicose veins?
Used to reverse effects of warfarin (coumadin).
What is vitamin K?
Used for prevention and tx of DVT. Given subcutaneously and based on weight.
What is low-molecular weight heparin or Levenox?
This risk factor is a risk factor for almost all diseases.
What is smoking or obesity?
Often has ulcers form over the medial malleolus.
What is peripheral venous disorder?
Occurs when a thrombus is dislodged, becomes an embolus, and lodges in a pulmonary vessel.
What is pulmonary embolism?
This test compares the blood pressure measured at your ankle with the blood pressure measured at your arm. A low ankle-brachial index number can indicate narrowing or blockage of the arteries in the legs.
What is the ankle-brachial index test?
Normal is 1.0-1.4.
Primary collaborative management regarding PAD.
What is vasodilation, pain management, and maintaining tissue integrity?
Insufficient Insulin
What is diabetes mellitus?
No pulse is present in the lower extremities.
What is peripheral artery disease?
Medical emergency where tissue pressure within a confined body space can restrict blood flow, and the resulting ischemia can lead to irreversible tissue damage.
What is compartment syndrome?
Interferes with clotting cascade and thrombin formation.
What are anti-coagulants?
Alters aggregation and formation of the platelet plug.
What are anti-platelets?
XX chromosomes
What is Female Gender?
Ulcers that are irregular in shape.
What is peripheral venous disorder?
Serious complication of arterial revascularization and often occurs within the first 24 hours following surgery.
What is graft occlusion?
These supplements maybe give to decrease homocysteine levels.
What is folic acid and Vitamin B12