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PVD (Symptoms (Edema, "unsightly" appearance of veins, Impair…
PVD
Symptoms
Edema
"unsightly" appearance of veins
Impair tissue nutrition
Stasis dermatitis
Venous ulcers
Pain / deep muscle tenderness
Tissue necrosis / ulcerations / gangrene
Sensitivity to cold
Cyanosis
Diminished peripheral pulses
Thick malformed nails
Labs/Diagnostics
Physical examination
Doppler ultrasonic flow prob
Angiographic stduies
Ascending venography
Ultrasonography
Blood pressure
MRI
CT arteriography
Invasive contrast angiography
Risks
Pulmonary embolism
Smoking
Diabetes
HTN
Hyperlipidemia
Collaborative treatments
Surgical intervention
Ambulation / exercise
Anti embolism stockings
Anticoagulation therapy
Injury avoidance
Pathophysiology
Obstruction of large arteries feeding peripheral structures
Atherosclerosis
Inflammation causing stenosis
Buerger disease
Embolisms/thrombi
Impaired venous flow
Varicose veins
Venous insufficiency
Venous thrombosis