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| What might you see on the CXR of a patient with aortic dissection? |
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| IMMEDIATE anticoag with unfractioned Heparin. 1st episode--treat for 6 months. 3rd episode--treat for life. |
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| long plane ride, OCP use, Trauma prolonged inactivity, recent abdoiminal/pelvic/LE surgery. |
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| What vein is most commonly affected by superficial thrombophlebitis? |
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| Tx for superficial thrombophlebitis? |
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| moist heat, NSAIDS, bed rest w/ elevation of extremity |
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| What occurs most often secondary to DVT? |
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| Chronic Venous Insufficiency |
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| Signs and symptoms of chronic venous insuff |
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| progressive edema of leg, itching, dull discomfort, pain if ulcer is present, thin shiny atrophic skin with brown pigmentation |
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| What commonly affects small and medium arteries of upper and lower extremities? |
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| Buerger's Dz (Thromboangiitis Obliterans) |
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| Signs and symptoms of Buerger's |
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| Distal pain, rapid ulceration, NO CLAUDICATION |
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| Most common cause of ebolic form of arterial insuff |
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| Sudden pain in extremity, neurological dysfunction |
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| Acute Arterial Insufficiency |
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| immediate revascularization, Heparin, Thrombolysis, ECG to ID clots in atrium |
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| Diastolic murmur of aortic regurg, abdominal bruit, palpable pulsatile mass |
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| Diagnostic studies for aortic aneurysm |
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| U/S and follow with CT for definitive |
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| ascending aortic aneurysm |
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| descending aortic aneurysm |
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| smoking, marfan's, family history, bicuspid valce, count spirochete |
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| Study of choice for aortic dissection |
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| Lower BP, BBlocker, Lobetalol IV 20mg over 20min. Surg for all Type A and Type B with continuing dissection or aortic branch compromise |
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| Severe, persistent chest pain of sudden onset that radiates down the back |
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| Which type of aortic dissection is associated with a diastolic murmur |
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| HTN, diminished peripheral pulses, syncope, diastolic murmur |
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| Aortic dissection symptoms |
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| What is the MCC of aortic dissection |
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| Decrease BP, stop smoking, wt loss, exercise, phosphodiesterase inhibitors (Pletal) |
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| Indications for surgical intervention for PVD |
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| if claudication is progressive, incapacitating, or significantly affects ADL |
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0.91-1.3 normal
0.00-0.40 severe PAD |
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| Lymphadenitis usually arises from what? |
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| Red streak or area of increased temp from the wound in direction of regional lymphnodes. Regional lymphadenopathy. |
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| Lymphadenitis--tx with abx |
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| Complications of revascularization for arterial insuff |
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| MI, severe met acidosis, infxn, sepsis |
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| Indications for AAA repair |
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| >5.5cm, >5mm change in 6m, pain or tenderness |
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| Causes of superficial thromboplebitis |
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| Occult DVT, Buerger's, IV therapy, trauma |
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| Sinus tachy and LBBB are common findings in which cardiomyopathy? |
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