Buerger Disease Flashcards
1
Q
AKA
A
thromboangiitis obliterans
2
Q
what
A
inflammatory condition causing thrombus formation in the small and medium-sized vessels in distal arterial system
3
Q
typically affects..
A
men aged 25-35 who are smokers
4
Q
notable features
A
<50yrs
no other risk factors for atherosclerosis other than smoking
5
Q
presentation
A
painful blue discolouration to fingertips and toetips
pain worse at night
6
Q
finding on angiograms
A
corkscrew collaterals
7
Q
mainstay of treatment
A
completely stopping smoking
8
Q
other specilaist treatment
A
IV iloprost
