Adults med-surg 1 cardiac
Adults med-surg 1 cardiac Types of PVD (peripheral vascular disease) - Arterial occlusive disease - Venous Insufficency Arterial Occlusive Disease A common circulation problem; arteries that carry blood to the legs or arms becomenarrow and get clogged Main cause of AOD Atherosclerosis Risk factors of AOD - smoking - diabetes - BMI over 30 - high blood pressure 140/90 - increasing age - family history Effects of AOD It is 6-7 times of a greater risk of a heart attack and stroke Symptoms of AOD - intermittent claudication - painful cramping in hip, thigh or calf muscles after activity - leg numbness or weakness - coldness in your lower leg or foot especially with comparison - hair loss or slower hair growth on your feet/legs - slower growth of toenails - shiny skin on legs - weak or absent pulse in legs or feet - ED in men Treatment of AOD non-surgical, lifestyle changes medications: - Cholesterol lowering agents - BP medication Diagnostic tests: AOD Ankle- Brachial Inde
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