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PVD / METs
METs and Peripheral Vascular Diseases
Question | Answer |
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METs | Metabolic Equivalents for physical output. Basal equals 3.5 ml of oxygen / kg weight per min |
Class 1 Heart Disease: Max METs with activity = 6.5 | No limits |
Class 2 Heart Disease: Max METs with activity = 4.5 | Slight activity limits |
Class 3 Heart Disease: Max METs with activity = 3 | Marked limiitation |
Class 4 Heart Disease: Max METs with activity = 1.5 | Inability to participate |
Arteriosclerosis Obliterans | effects lower extremities in terms of absent pulses and decreased activity |
Thromboangiitis Obliterans or Buerger's Disease | pain, parasthesias, cold extremities, decreased temperature sensation, risk of ulceration and gangrene. Swollen and inflamed blood vessels. |
DVT | Deep Vein Thrombosis - change in lower extremity color, circumference, appearance, tenderness and pain. Requires MEDICAL ATTN immediately. |
Reynaulds | abnormal vasoconstriction from cold and emotional distress. |