PAD Flashcards
(18 cards)
what is the leading cause of PAD
inflammation and endothelial injury
what are the risk factor of PAD
tabaco, diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension, and hyperlipidemia
what are some s/s of PAD
intermittent claudication, rest pain, impotence, the 6’p
where can claudication can be experienced
calf, buttocks, thighs
what part of the body does PAD affect
the legs
where can ulcer be found with people that has PAD
toes, foot
why is there so many problem with the legs in someone with PAD
because the blood flow is bad creating a lack in blood supply
what is critical limb ischemia
severely diminished blood flow
who is at risk of critical limb ischemia
people with diabetes, HF, and stroke
What does an high ankle brachial index means
indicate severe PAD
what could help someone with PAD
lose weight
What does DASH stand for
Dietary approach to stop hypertension
What are the 6P’s
pallor, pain, paralysis, pulselessness, paresthesia, poikilothermia.
what are priority problem with someone with PAD
impaired tissue perfusion, non healing wounds, risk of limb loss, risk of cardiovascular event
what are the goal of someone with PAD
improve blood flow to the limb, manage symptoms, reduce the risk factor, prevent cardiovascular event, preserve functional capacity
what is the s/s of PVD
venous disorder, lymphatic disorder, varicose veins, swelling, skin change, temperature change affecting limb
what is the main difference between arterial ulcer and venous ulcer
the location, venous more ankle and arterial more toes, pain, venous less painful, the healing, venous heal faster
what is the physical difference between venous ulcer and arterial ulcer
arterial usually have well defined edges, and venous have irregular border and may be shallow
