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DVT423-HD2
USIDMS LE Arterial Doppler
Question | Answer |
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In a supine position on a normal patient which is higher, brachial or ankle systolic pressure? | ankle |
During an exercise stress test if a pressure drop is observed, how often are pressures evaluated and for how long? | every two minutes until the pressures return to their pre-exercise state |
What level of disease is most likely present if is takes 10 minutes for ABI's to return to a resting state? | multi-level disease |
What test can be done if a patient is no able to physically perform exercise testing? | reactive hyperemia test |
Which arterial plethysmography uses pulse volume recording (PVR of VPs)? | Air ( Pneumo) plethysmopraphy |
During a normal PVR and after the sharp upslope, after that what is the reflected wave in late systole and early diastole known as? | dicrotic notch |
What three diseases that may mimic claudication? | spinal stenosis, herniated disk, osteoarthritis |
What are some major risk factors of PVD? | diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, smoking |
If an AAA is found, what arteries should be examined to see their relation to the AAA? | renal arteries |
Which type of Doppler velocimetry uses Fast Fourier transform (FFT)? | spectral analysis |