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PAD

information on peripheral arterial disease

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What is PAD? Pathologic changes in the arteries, typically plaque formations that arise where the arteries branch, veer, arch, or narrow
What are the common sites of arterial occlusion? Common sites for arterial occlusion are the distal superficial femoral and the popliteal arteries
What are the risk factors for PAD? Male Older than 50 Atherosclerosis Embolism Thrombosis Trauma Vasospasm Inflammation Autoimmune responses
What are the signs and symptoms of PAD? Intermittent claudication, Absence of peripheral pulses below occlusive area Rest pain, persistent and aching Tingling or numbness or both in the toes Extremity is cold, numb, and pale Shiny, scaly skin; subcutaneous tissue loss; hairlessness on the
What is intermittent claudication? Aching, cramping, tiredness, and weakness in legs that occur with walking and is relieved by rest
List some nursing interventions provided for patients with this condition. have patient sit with feet in dependent position to relieve discomfort, assess pulses in both limbs, assess VS and cap refill, assess, color and temperature of affected extremity.
Created by: Prof Graham
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