Disease
This disease is caused by plaque buildup and leads to reduced blood flow in the legs.
What is Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)?
Elevating the legs, compression stockings, and wound care are interventions for this venous disorder.
What is Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)?
This antiplatelet drug is commonly given to prevent clot formation after stent placement.
What is Clopidogrel (Plavix)?
This bedside test compares ankle systolic BP to brachial BP to detect PAD.
What is the Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)?
Patients on Warfarin must monitor this blood value regularly.
What is INR (International Normalized Ratio)?
This condition occurs when a clot forms in a deep vein, often in the legs.
What is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?
Teaching smoking cessation, exercise, and foot care are key interventions for this arterial disorder.
What is Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)?
This anticoagulant requires INR monitoring with a therapeutic goal of 2–3.
What is Warfarin (Coumadin)?
This imaging test uses sound waves to assess blood flow and detect DVT or carotid stenosis.
What is a Doppler Ultrasound?
Patients with PAD should be taught to avoid this habit, which worsens vasoconstriction.
What is smoking?
This is a balloon-like bulge in the aorta that can rupture if untreated.
What is an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)?
Frequent neuro checks, blood pressure monitoring, and seizure precautions are vital post-op for this vascular surgery.
What is Carotid Endarterectomy?
This class of drugs lowers cholesterol and reduces the risk of atherosclerosis
What are Statins?
This test uses dye injection and X-rays to visualize blood vessels.
What is Angiography?
Patients with CVI should be instructed to wear these daily to improve venous return.
What are compression stockings?
This chronic condition causes venous stasis ulcers, usually near the ankles.
What is Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)?
Bed rest, anticoagulants, and monitoring for PE are interventions for this clotting disorder.
What is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?
This thrombolytic drug can dissolve clots in acute stroke or MI.
What is tPA (Alteplase)?
This imaging test is often used to confirm an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.
What is an Abdominal Ultrasound or CT scan?
Patients taking statins should report this symptom immediately.
What is muscle pain or weakness (rhabdomyolysis risk)?
This occurs when a clot blocks blood flow to the brain, causing neurological deficits.
What is a Stroke (CVA)?
Teaching patients to avoid crossing their legs and to stay active helps prevent this vascular complication.
What is Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)?
This vasodilator relieves angina but can cause hypotension and headaches.
What is Nitroglycerin?
This blood test is used to monitor Heparin therapy.
What is aPTT (Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time)?
Patients on anticoagulants should avoid activities that may cause this.
What is injury/bleeding?