Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
- Atherosclerosis
- Intermittent Claudication
- Pain with Exercise
- Paresthesias
- Arterial Ulcers
- Critical Limb Ischemia
- Amputation
- Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)
Arterial Ulcer Assessment
- Absent or Decreased Pulses
- Intermittent Claudication
- Sharp Pain
- Dependent Rubor
- Well Defined Edges
- Over Bony Areas
- Smooth, Shiny Skin
- Toes, Heels, Lateral Lower Legs
- Cool
Arterial Ulcer Interventions
- Saline Dressing
- Structured Exercise Programs
- Fibrinolytics
- Antiplatelet Medication
- No Caffeine, Nicotine
- Surgery
Chronic Venous Insufficiency (Venous Stasis Ulcer) Assessment
- Venous Stasis Ulcer
- Uneven Edges
- Dull Persistent Pain
- Medial Malleolus
- Necrotic
- Normal Pulses
- Lower Leg Edema
- Bronze-Brown Pigmentation
- Warm
- Pruritus
Chronic Venous Insufficiency (Venous Stasis Ulcer) Interventions
- Frequently Elevate Legs
- Avoid Standing/Sitting for Long Periods of Time
- Elastic Compression Stockings
- Bilayer Artificial Skin
- Daflon
- Wound Dressings
- Proper Foot and Leg Care
Superficial Thrombophlebitis
- IV Catheter Irritation
- Erythema
- Cord-like Vein
- Edema
- Remove IV Catheter
- Elevate
- Warm Compress
- Rotate Sites Q3 Days
- Aseptic Technique
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Screen Males 65-75 Who've Ever Smoked
- Ultrasound
- Observation
- Asymptomatic and < 5 cm in Size
- Surgical Repair
- > 5.5 cm in Abdomen
- Emergent Surgery
- Ruptured or Symptomatic
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Assessment
- Atherosclerosis
- Bruit
- Pulsation in Abdomen
- Abdominal or Lower Back Pain
- Tearing Pain
- Ultrasound
- Rupture
- Shock
- Surgical Repair
Varicose Veins Assessment
- Increased Venous Pressure
- Incompetent Valves
- Telangiectasias
- Small Reticular Veins
- Dilated and Tortuous Veins
Varicose Veins Interventions
- Laser Therapy
- Sclerotherapy
- Removal of Saphenous Vein
- Avoid Prolonged Standing
- Elastic Compression Stockings
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
- Elderly Men
- Above the Diaphragm
- Usually Asymptomatic
- Hypertension
- Smoking
- Connective Tissue Disorders
- Vasculitis
- Chest X-Ray
- Chest CT Angiography
- Manage Risk Factors
- Surgery if Rupture or Dissection
- Observation if Asymptomatic
Traumatic Aortic Rupture
- Blunt Thoracic Trauma
- Hemorrhagic Shock
- Chest X-Ray
- Ultrasound
- CT Angiography
- Fluid Resuscitation
- Blood Pressure Control
- Surgery
- Grave Prognosis
Arteriolosclerosis
- Small Arteries and Arterioles
- Thickening of Arteriole Wall
- Hyperplastic
- Smooth Muscle Cell Hyperplasia
- "Onion Skin" Appearance
- Malignant Hypertension
- Hyaline
- Subendothelial Protein Deposits
- Chronic Hypertension
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Aging
Kaposi Sarcoma
- Malignant Vascular Tumor
- Human Herpesvirus Type 8 (HHV-8)
- AIDS/Immunocompromised
- CD4+ < 500
- Multifocal Purple Lesions
- Skin
- Mucous Membranes
- Visceral Organs
- Spindle-shaped Cells
- Observation
- Chemotherapy
- Treat Underlying Disorder
Arterial vs. Venous Insufficiency Interventions
- Arterial Insufficiency
- Venous Insufficiency
- Aerobic Exercise
- Strength Training
- Soft Tissue Mobilization
- Lifestyle Modifications
- Vascular Surgery
- Compression Therapy
- Lower Extremity/Calf Exercises
- Manual Therapy
- Skin Care
- Lifestyle Modifications