Peripheral Vascular Disorders
This condition presents with cold, pale extremities due to reduced arterial flow.
Chronic arterial insufficiency
This type of ulcer is typically on the dorsum of the foot and slow to heal.
arterial ulcer
Stabbing sternal pain reproduced on palpation most likely involves this system.
musculoskeletal system
This condition involves linear red streaks extending along lymphatic channels
lymphangitis
A Wells score of 5 with negative ultrasound warrants this follow-up plan.
repeat ultrasound in 6–8 days
A Simplified Wells score of 6 requires this next step.
proximal ultrasound
Warm, erythematous skin with stasis dermatitis is characteristic of this disorder.
chronic venous insufficiency
"Ripping” chest pain radiating to the back with pulse discrepancies suggests this diagnosis.
dissecting aortic aneurysm
Lymphedema initially presents as soft and pitting, then progresses to this texture.
indurated and nonpitting
A 23-year-old with leg redness, fever, and inguinal lymphadenopathy likely has either of these two conditions.
lymphangitis, cellulitis
This condition involves color changes in digits triggered by exposure to cold.
Raynaud's phenomenon
A patient with unilateral leg swelling and tenderness in the groin following a long car ride may be at risk for this complication.
pulmonary embolism
This viral infection causes a vesicular rash along a dermatomal distribution.
herpes zoster
Bilateral pitting edema is best assessed at these anatomical locations.
Over bony prominences - medial malleolus, anterior tibia, dorsum of foot
Severe leg pain after trauma, rubor, and burning worsening over one hour requires this intervention.
immediate surgical referral for fasciotomy (acute compartment syndrome)
This emergent vascular disorder may cause pallor, paresthesia, pulselessness, and paralysis.
Acute compartment syndrome
This test compares systolic pressures in the arm and ankle to evaluate PAD.
ankle-brachial index
This physical exam finding is most diagnostic for deep vein thrombosis.
asymmetric calf diameter
This inflammatory condition causes tender red nodules on the shins, often seen in pregnancy.
erythema nodosum
Primary Raynaud’s phenomenon should be managed with these tools.
hand warmers, gloves, and a heated steering wheel etc
PAD refers to disease of these major vessel groups.
Abdominal aorta, its renal and mesenteric branches, and lower extremity arteries.
The USPSTF recommends AAA screening in this population
men aged 65–75 who have smoked
This imaging pair is most appropriate for spontaneous pneumothorax
chest CT and chest X-ray
These three systems should be considered first in a patient with bilateral lower extremity edema.
heart, liver, kidney
The triad of fatigue, leg swelling, and JVD in a chronic drinker suggests referral for this evaluation of this organ.
liver