Vascular Disease

Question 1

what are the two types of vascular disease

Answer 1

-occlusive peripheral vascular disease
-vasospastic peripheral vascular disease (raynaud’s)

Question 2

what is occulsive peripheral vascular disease caused by

Answer 2

normally due to athersclerosis

Question 3

how to reduce risk of occulsive peripheral vascular disease

Answer 3

healthier lifestyle
statins
antiplatelets

Question 4

tx of vasospastic peripheral vascular disease

Answer 4

-avoid exposure to cold + smoking cessation
-if further tx needed = nifedipine