Peripheral Artery Disease | Western Sydney University - Edubirdie

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Western Sydney University
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MEDI 3003 | Applied Clinical Sciences
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2024
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Mariam A. A.

Peripheral Artery Disease Risk Factors: Smoking Diabetes Hypertension High cholesterol Age Family history Pathophysiology: Atherosclerosis: buildup of plaque in arteries, leading to narrowing and reduced blood flow. Thrombosis: blood clot formation in the artery. Embolism: blood clot that travels to a smaller artery. Symptoms: Claudication: pain in legs with exertion, relieved by rest. Rest pain: pain at rest, often in the feet. Skin changes: shiny, hairless skin, poor wound healing. Weak pulses in the legs. Cold feet. Ulcers on the legs or feet. Gangrene: tissue death. Diagnosis: Ankle-brachial index (ABI): compares blood pressure in the ankle to the arm. Doppler ultrasound: measures blood flow in the arteries. Angiography: X-ray imaging of the arteries. Treatment: Lifestyle changes: smoking cessation, exercise, healthy diet. Medications: antiplatelet drugs, statins, blood pressure medications. Procedures: balloon angioplasty, stent placement, bypass surgery.

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