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Peripheral Vascular Assessment: Peripheral Vascular System
week1
peripheral vascular system
all arteries and veins that are outside the heart
> delivering oxygen and nutrients to the cells
> transporting cellular waste products to the organs for neutralization or removal
Noncardiac sources of emboli
> aneurysms (permanent, localized outpouching or dilation of the vessel wall)
> ulcerated atherosclerotic plaque
> recent endovascular procedures
> venous thrombi
> hypovolemia + hyperviscosity and hypercoagulability.
Tromboangitis obliterans (Buerger's disease)
[not associated with atherosclerosis]
characterized by segmental, recurrent inflammation in the small and medium arteries and
veins in the arms and legs (superficial vein thrombosis) > men under the age of 45
Raynaud's phenomenon
[not associated with atherosclerosis]
Occurring primarily in the fingers and toes due to episodic vasospasms of the small cutaneous
, (surface) arteries in isolation (primary) or with an underlying condition (secondary) > women
between 15-40
Which clinical manifestations do clients with Buerger's disease and those with
Raynaud's phenomenon have in common?
- Color changes of fingers and toes
- Gangrenous ulcers on fingertips
- Sensitivity to cold temperatures
Early peripheral venous disease (PVD) symptoms
[feeling achy, throbbing, burning, cramping]
small, damaged veins appearing on the legs or feet, called spider veins.
With more severe disorders, veins can appear twisted and large (varicose veins).
> duplex ultrasound is used to visualize the veins and blood flow to determine the cause and
severity of the condition
Peripheral Venous Disease Progression
> Telangiectasias (Spider Veins) = small and reddish-purple throughout; superficial
(incompetent valves)
> Reticular Varicose Veins = enlarged, but smaller than varicose veins, and that do not bulge
(first indicator of having chronic venous insufficiency (CVI))
> Venous nodes = reticular varices continue to enlarge and distort - larger and are visibly
higher than the skin surface
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Peripheral Vascular Assessment: Peripheral Vascular System
week1
peripheral vascular system
all arteries and veins that are outside the heart
> delivering oxygen and nutrients to the cells
> transporting cellular waste products to the organs for neutralization or removal
Noncardiac sources of emboli
> aneurysms (permanent, localized outpouching or dilation of the vessel wall)
> ulcerated atherosclerotic plaque
> recent endovascular procedures
> venous thrombi
> hypovolemia + hyperviscosity and hypercoagulability.
Tromboangitis obliterans (Buerger's disease)
[not associated with atherosclerosis]
characterized by segmental, recurrent inflammation in the small and medium arteries and
veins in the arms and legs (superficial vein thrombosis) > men under the age of 45
Raynaud's phenomenon
[not associated with atherosclerosis]
Occurring primarily in the fingers and toes due to episodic vasospasms of the small cutaneous
, (surface) arteries in isolation (primary) or with an underlying condition (secondary) > women
between 15-40
Which clinical manifestations do clients with Buerger's disease and those with
Raynaud's phenomenon have in common?
- Color changes of fingers and toes
- Gangrenous ulcers on fingertips
- Sensitivity to cold temperatures
Early peripheral venous disease (PVD) symptoms
[feeling achy, throbbing, burning, cramping]
small, damaged veins appearing on the legs or feet, called spider veins.
With more severe disorders, veins can appear twisted and large (varicose veins).
> duplex ultrasound is used to visualize the veins and blood flow to determine the cause and
severity of the condition
Peripheral Venous Disease Progression
> Telangiectasias (Spider Veins) = small and reddish-purple throughout; superficial
(incompetent valves)
> Reticular Varicose Veins = enlarged, but smaller than varicose veins, and that do not bulge
(first indicator of having chronic venous insufficiency (CVI))
> Venous nodes = reticular varices continue to enlarge and distort - larger and are visibly
higher than the skin surface
