vascular disease Flashcards
1
Q
how does atherosclerosis start
A
damage to the endothelium
2
Q
what happens to macrophages in atherosclerosis
A
they become foam cells
3
Q
risk factors for atherosclerosis
A
Smoking
Diabetes
Hypercholesterol
Hypertension
4
Q
what are ulcers a sign of
A
critical limb ischemia
5
Q
treatment for CLI
A
anti platelet
statin
ramipril
6
Q
surgery for CLI
A
stent
bypass
7
Q
acute limb ischemia signs and symptoms
A
pain parenthesis pulse less pale paralysis Perishing cold
8
Q
what is acute limb ischemia common in
A
people with AF
9
Q
what ion is high in the blood
A
sodium
10
Q
what ion is high in the cells
A
potassium
11
Q
if you repofuse the leg after ALI what can get into the blood
A
potassium
creatanine kinase
12
Q
risk of high potassium in the blood
A
arrhythmia
13
Q
risk of creatanine kinase in the blood
A
kidneys damage
