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characteristics of arterial insufficiency   pale, cyanotic, mottled, cool skin. thin, shiny, dependent rubor. elevation pallor. brittle nails. loss of hair. no edema or minimal edema. PAINFUL  
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characteristics of venous insufficiency   reddish blue. warm. hair is present. moderate to severe edema. pulses may be difficult to palpate. ACHY  
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arterial ulcers   between toes or tips of toes, heels, lateral malleolus. well-defined edges, deep, circular, ulcer base is black and nonbleeding or gangrenous. PAINFUL  
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venous ulcers   foot/ankle area, medial malleolus, uneven edges, superficial, a lot of exudate, edema. ACHY  
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intermittent claudication   HALLMARK SIGN OF PAD. vessels become narrowed by plaque causing pain. pain when walking-could be severe and reproduced. must check both pedal pulses-could be mismatched. collateral vessels may form to allow blood to flow  
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treatment of intermittent claudication   statins, antihypertensives, hypoglycemic, thrombo therapy  
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rest pain   occurs r/t severe arterial insufficiency caused by critical ischemia. pain doesn't go away with rest. becomes worse at night and interferes w/ sleep. foot below bed=relief. above heart level=pain  
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rubor   reddish-blue discoloration after extremity placed in dependent position. SUGGESTS SEVERE PAD. dec. o2 hgb, cyanosis, brittle nails, gangrene (usually 1st sign in elderly), dry skin, atrophy, loss of hair  
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goals for peripheral arterial insufficiency   inc. arterial blood supply, promotion of vasodilation, prevention of vascular compression, relief of pain, attainment/maintenance of tissue integrity  
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improving peripheral arterial circ   walking, graded isometric exercises, positioning strategies, avoid temp extremes, smoking cessation, stress reduction  
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maintaining tissue integrity   protection of extremities and avoidance of trauma, regular inspection of extremities w/ referral for tx, infection, inflammation. vitamins a,d,e,zinc. weight reduction as necessary  
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ankle-arm index   1.0-1.2 is NORMAL. >.9 suggest SEVERE PAD  
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medical management   prevention, exercise program, meds  
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meds for PAD and #1 issue with these meds   Trental (dec blood viscosity) Pletal (dec platelets) big issue is compliance bc pain doesn't subside immediately-it takes time. EDUCATION IS KEY  
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risk factors for atherosclerosis and PAD   smoking, htn, diabetes, hyperhomocysteinemia, diet, sedentary lifestyle, obesity, c-reactive protein  
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raynauds disease   intermittent arterial vaso-occlusion (usually of fingertips and toes). associated with scleroderma. s/s: sudden vasoconstriction results in color changes, numbness, tingling, burning. episodes brought on by stress or cold. occurs mostly in younger women  
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buergers disease   autoimmune vasculitis. vessels inflamed & become blocked with clots. most often in men who smoke. progressive occlusion leads to pain, ischemia, ulcerations, gangrene. b/l foot cramps esp at arches, burning pain, red extremities, diminished pulses  
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meds for raynauds   ca channel blockers, vasodilators, alpha adrenergic antagonist (minipres)  
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inflow procedures   from aorta to femoral  
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outflow procedures   from femoral downwards  
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SCD's   applied to PREVENT clots. if clots already there it's ok to use TEDS but not at night. do active and passive limb exercises to avoid throwing another clot  
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goals for leg ulcers   restoration of skin integrity, improved physical mobility, adequate nutrition, absence of complications  
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mobility with leg ulcers   activity is initially restricted to promote healing w gradual progression of activity - encourage pt to exercise in bed and upper extremities, diversion activities, pain meds prior to activities, skin integrity  
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most common cause of aneurysms   atherosclerotic heart disease. its a localized sac/weakening/outpouching. tx depends how large it is. sx depend how rapidly it dilates  
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AAA   lower back to groin pain. may see it pulsating thru skin. want to maintain constant & controlled BP. measure abd girth  
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aortic dissection   @risk for exploding. ppl usually die from this. s/e:stroke, weakness. causes: uncontrolled HTN, blunt chest trauma, cocaine, abuse. SURGICAL EMERGENCY: sudden pain that radiates, pale, tachy, diaphoretic  
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