| A | B |
|---|
| definition of PVD | arteries narrow that carry bld to extremities |
| causes of PVD | atherosclerosis, blood clots |
| who is at risk for PVD | diabetic, smoking, HTN, ^ chol |
| s/s | cramping/cold in leg, trophic changesf |
| meds to ^ bld supply | vasodilators, anticoagulants |
| procedures and surgeries | angioplasty, bypass, sympathectomy |
| measures to ^ blood supply | mild exercise, stop nicotine, warmth |
| arteriosclerosis | loss of elasticity of vessels |
| atherosclerosis | fatty plaques in arteries |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| embolism | moving clot |
| thrombosis | blood clot |
| phlebothrombosis | bld clot w/out vein inflammation |
| thrombophlebitis | bld clot w/ vein inflammation |
| Buerger's disease | inflammation of bld vessels w/ fibrosis |
| Raynaud's disease | episodes of constriction of arteries |
| varicose veins | dilated veins usually in legs |
| aneurysm | outpouching of arterial wall |
| Buerger-Allen exercises | increases circ to extremities |
| endarterectomy | remove plaque from carotid artery |
