Peripheral Arterial Conditions

What is peripheral arterial disease an occlusion of

Middle and large sized peripheral arteries

What is the cause of peripheral arterial disease

Atherosclerosis of peripheral arteries

What is commonly seen with peripheral arterial disease

Chronic HTN
Obesity
Hyperlipidemia
Post stroke

What is the result/changes typically seen with peripheral arterial disease

Reduced blood supply to distal extremities

What are symptoms associated with peripheral arterial disease

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

What symptoms are seen with severe peripheral arterial diesase

Rest pain
Nocturnal pain
Gangrene
Ulcers
Severe pain

What is Buerger’s disease/Thromboangitis obliterans an occlusion of

Small arteries and veins

Who is Buerger’s disease/Thromboangitis obliterans more likely to be seen in

Younger populations
Males

What is the cause of Buerger’s disease/Thromboangitis obliterans

Genetics
Chronic smokers

What are the symptoms for Buerger’s disease/Thromboangitis obliterans

Bilateral symmetrical affection
Distal to proximal symptoms
Pulselessness
Cold clammy skin
Paresthesias
Numbness
Progresses to ulcer and gangrene

What is diabetic angiopathy

Thickening of arteries due to glucose deposition → reduced blood supply to nerve leading to diabetic neuropathy

What are the symptoms for diabetic aniopathy

Numbness
Paresthesias
Lack of sensation
Neuropathic ulcer usually at sole of foot/big toe

What is raynaud’s penomenon

Vasospasm of very small arteries and arterioles

What are the symptoms of raynaud’s phenomenon

Unilateral symptoms
Pale yellow/blue sin due to reduced blood supply
Cold temperatures
Emotional stress
Caffeine
Smokers