20 Cards

Question 1

Investigation choice for varicose veins

Answer 1

duplex us - superficial and deep venous systems for evidence of reflux or obstruction

Question 2

Conservative approaches to chronic venous insufficiency

Answer 2

Leg elevation, exercise and compression therapy

Question 3

second line management of varicose veins after conservative

Answer 3

Endo venous ablation with laser or radiofrequency

Question 4

Contraindications to lower extremity endovenous ablation

Answer 4

Acute DVT, superficial thrombophlebitis, pregnancy, moderate to severe PAD due to risk for non healing ulcers

Question 5

Opinions of foam sclerotherapy for treatment of varicose veins

Answer 5

Treatment of superficial varicosities, doesn’t meet the same long term benefits that ablation does

Question 6

Opinions on ligation and stripping for varicose veins

Answer 6

Used to be the standard for primary varicose veins but it has been superseeded by less invasive techniques. Patients with PAD may need their long saphenous vein for reconstructive bypass surgery

Question 7

Where do 80-90% of abdominal aortic aneuryms occur

Answer 7

Infrarenal segment of the aorta

Question 8

AAA surveillance interval for AAA 3-3.9cm

Answer 8

24 months

Question 9

AAA surveillance interval for AAA 4.0-4.5

Answer 9

12 months

Question 10

AAA surveillance interval for AAA 4.6-5.0

Answer 10

6 months

Question 11

AAA surveillance interval for AAA >5cm

Answer 11

3 months

Question 12

Intermittent claudication - not relived by initial management

Answer 12

Angioplasty