Peripheral artery Disease S/S
>3seconds
What is Capillary Refill
Found in the lower legs
What is Edema
Contraindicated in patients with HF
What is Cilostazol
Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) clinical findings
What are (Not limited to) Tenderness to pressure over involved vein, induration(hard) of overlying muscle
Loss of _____ on legs, feet toes
What is Hair
Ulcer often _____________
What is Pain
Please tell you patient to avoid IM injections
Observe closely for any signs of bleeding
Tell patient to report black or bloody stool, bleeding from gums bloody urine or sputum, coffee ground or bloody vomit
What is Anticoagulant Therapy
VTE usual Location
What is Deep veins of arms, axillary, subclavian, legs femoral, pelvis iliac, vena cava and pulmonary system
Describe the peripheral pulses
What are Decreased or Absent
< 3 seconds
What is Capillary refill
The Antiplatelet effect of________________________ is reduced by about half when given with__________
This reduced effect increases the risk of MI and Stroke
What are Clopidogrel (Plavix) and Omeprazole (Prilosec)
Long Term Complications/ Complications from VTE
What is Sequelae / What is PE
Skin Temperature Characteristics
What is Cool, temperature gradient down the leg
Found in the
What is
May interact with lithium and antidiabetes, antiplatelet, and anticoagulant drugs
Should not be taken by persons with liver or kidney disease or with latex allergies
What is Horse Chestnut Seed Extract
Superficial Vein Thrombosis (SVT) Clinicals Findings
What are (Not limited to) Tenderness, itchiness, redness, warmth, pain, inflammation
Black eschar or pale pink granulation
What is Tissue
________ may be present or absent
What is Hair
Routine coagulation test typically not needed
Monitor CBC count at regular intervals
Do not expel air bubble from prefilled syringe
Reduced dosage needed for patients with renal impairment
What is Indirect Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin (LMWH)
Typically, superficial leg veins some time superficial arm veins
What is a Superficial Vein Thrombosis usual location