peripheral arterial conditions

peripheral arterial disease

occlusion of middle and large sized peripheral arteries

atherosclerosis of peripheral arteries

reduced blood supply to distal extremities

peripheral arterial disease common with

chronic hypertension

obesity

hyperlipidemia

post stroke

peripheral arterial disease S/S

cold extremities, cyanosis, fatigue, arterial ulcer, intermittent claudication, cramping and burning while walking, reduced pain with rest, muscle atrophy, skin and nail changes, hair loss, pale on elevation, rubor on dependency

Buerger’s Disese

chronic occlusion of small arteries and veins

seen in young populations

males

Buerger’s Disese Symptoms

bilateral symmetrical affection

distal to proximal symptoms

pulselessness

cold,clammy skin

paresthesias

numbness (glove and stocking) progress to ulcer and gangrene

Diabetic Angiopathy

thickening of arteries due to glucose deposition, thus reduced blood supply to nerves leading to diabetic neuropathy

diabetic angiopathy symptoms

numbness

paresthesias

lack of sensation

neuropathic ulcer usualy at sole of foot, big toe

raynaud’s phenomenon

vasospasm of very small arteries and arterioles

raynaud’s phenomenon symptoms

unilateral symptoms

pale yellow/blue skin due to reduced blood supply

unilateral symptoms

cold temperatures

emotional stress

caffeine

smokers