Hypertension
The Cardiac output times the Peripheral vascular resistence.
what is Blood pressure
Ulcers around the ankle area and are mildly painful
What are venous stasis ulcers
Lower back, buttocks or thigh discomfort and can have mild, moderate or severe pain associated with walking.
what is inflow obstructions of PAD
Leading cause of disability, dementia and depression worldwide
What is CVA
The silent Killer
What is hypertension
Inflammation of superficial veins
What is phlebitis
Saccular, Fusiform and Dissecting
What are types of aneurysms.
Carotid stenosis, atherosclerotic plaque buildup and atrial fibrillation
What are the causes of TIA
hypertension caused by family history, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, smoking and hyperlipidemia
What is primary hypertension
Commonly found in the Saphenous veins due to pressure
What are Varicose veins
A build up of plaque in the arteries
What is atherosclerosis
Ischemic and hemorrhagic
What are the two kinds of Strokes.
Nitropursside IV or Cardene IV
What are the medications given in a hypertensive crisis?
One blockage of the extremity causes the extremity to be warm and the other will be cold
What is the difference between venous and arterial blockages
ulcers on the upper aspect of the foot, toes and between the toes and are very painful
What are arterial ulcers.
aneurysm, arteriovenous malformation and hypertension
What are the causes of hemorrhagic stroke
Monitor for pulse to be above 60 before giving
What is a nursing consideration when giving beta blockers (LOL's)?
Flexing the foot back causes pain in the calf muscle
What is a positive Homan's Sign
Pain, pallor, pulselessness, parasthesias, paralysis and poikilothermia
What are the 6 p's of ischemia
Commonly caused by a thrombus or embolus
What is an ischemic stroke