This classifaction of aneurysm involves the dissection of 1-3 layers of the vessel.
True aneurysm
S/S of thoracic aneurysm include_______?
deep diffuse CP
What are some diagnostic tests for PVD/PAD?
doppler
angiography
pulse volume measurements
exercise testing
plethysmography
Pain is relieved by elevation or support stockings when the client has peripheral _______ disease
venous
Pain is distal to the occlusion in what vascular disease?
Peripheral aterial disease.
_______affects deep vessels.
Aterial disease
________ affects superficial vessels.
Venous disease
After a AAA repair the client should lay flat for _____hrs.
6 hours
with the hob elevated to 45 degrees after 2 hours.
Virchows Triad is a combination of 2 or 3 factors significant in the development of venous thromboembolism, they are?
stasis of blood
damage to vessel
hypercoaguability
Venous thrombosis pain is descibed as
tender
heavy
fullness
Arterial thrombosis pain is descibed as;
sharp
stabbing
throbbing
contiuous or intermittent
calf/thigh/hip or butt
When is endovascular management is needed?
management of DVT when anticoagulant or thrombolytic therapy is contraindicated.
What is a homans sign?
When the knee is placed in a slightly flex period then you dosiflex the foot. --If pain is felt behind the knee it is a possible DVT but not alway indicative of DVT.