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Superficial thrombophlebitis (thrombosis + phlebitis),”Same cause as a DVT (virchow’s triad) Local tenderness, erythema along superficial vein, palpable cordDx: u/sT: Analgesics (aspirin). Monitor for spread of cellulitis*DN confuse with cellulitis, which is more widespread and there is no palpable indurated vein*In the UE, usually at site of IVs*In the LE
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Read moreChronic venous insufficiency (postphlebitic syndrome),”Edema , ulcer, pigmentation
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Read moreDVT,”Pain, swelling, fever
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Read moreCholesterol embolization syndrome,”Trigger: Surgery, arteriogram, thrombolytic therapyPresent: Blue/black toes, renal insufficiency
Average Rating 0 out of 5 stars. 0 votes.You must log in to submit a review.Cholesterol embolization syndrome,”Trigger: Surgery, arteriogram,[…]
Read moreAcute arterial occlusion,”Usually due to emboli6Ps: Pain, pallor, polar (cold), paralysis, paresthasis
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Read morePeripheral vesicular disease,”Intermittent claudication (leg cramp occurs after walking the distance). Relieved by restIf severe, pain at rest (in these patients, they wake up at night from the pain and get relief by hanging leg off the bed)Look for reduced pulse, muscular atrophy, thick toenails, ulcers of the toesDx: Arteriography > ABI (systolic BP ankle to the arm)ABI: 0.9 – 1.3: NormalABI: <0.9 indicates PVD*Patients with DM have calcifications, falsely raising their ABITreatment: Stop smoking, cilostazol (vasodilator)
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Read moreAAA,”Sense of fullnessPulsatile massImpending rupture: Radiating pain to the groin, butt, or legsRupture: hTN
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