Peripheral Vascular Disease Peripheral Vascular Disease is a condition of the blood vessels that leads to narrowing and hardening of the arteries that supply the legs and feet. “It is estimated that peripheral vascular disease affects 30 percent of the adult population‚ and two-thirds of all cases are asymptomatic” (PubMed 1998). This paper will talk about the anatomy and physiology‚ etiology and pathophysiology‚ signs and symptoms‚ diagnostic and laboratory tests‚ and treatments about this disease
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Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a medical condition that affects the blood vessels. One main cause of the peripheral vascular disease is diabetes. Therefore‚ being diagnosed with diabetes will increase a person’s chances of developing PVD later on in life. Type 2 diabetes occurs in individuals that have had a long history of medical symptoms such as obesity‚ high blood pressure‚ high cholesterol‚ and insulin resistance. After a period of time without treatment‚ there is a buildup of medical
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Heart‚ Neck Vessel‚ Peripheral Vascular System and Lymph Assessment Ardis A. Halvorsen‚ RN South Dakota State University Abstract This purpose of this report is to present regional write-ups of the cardiovascular system including the neck vessels and heart‚ the lymph system‚ and the peripheral vascular system. The evaluation is performed on a 26-year-old male that works in the construction and asphalt industries and works five to six days a week. This report is submitted using a SOAP format
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organs and muscles. There are different types of gangrene and all require immediate medical attention. Blood plays a very important role in your health. Not only does it transport oxygen and nutrients throughout your body to feed cells‚ it delivers disease-fighting antibodies that protect your body from infection. When blood cannot travel freely throughout the body‚ your cells cannot survive. Infection can develop and tissue can die from gangrene. So‚ Andy Mott’s blood in his leg could not travel freely
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Global guidewires market is expected to reach USD 2‚197.2 million by 2020‚ according to a new study by Grand View Research‚ Inc. Growing prevalence of target diseases coupled with growing geriatric population base is expected to drive guidewire demand over the next six years. Technology innovation across various product segments‚ in terms of flexibility‚ tip retention etc. is also expected to boost market demand by catering to the requirements of healthcare practitioners. Coronary guidewires dominated
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Which of these medications may have contributed to M.G.’s heart failure? Explain. Thiazolidinediones‚ such as pioglitazone‚ may increase the risk of heart failure and should not be used in patients with symptoms of heart failure. They commonly cause peripheral edema and weight gain (which
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Jessica Li CARDIOVASCULAR AND PERIPHERAL VASCULAR CHECK-LIST INTRODUCTION ✓ Identify patient by first and last name ✓ Introduce self and title ✓ Address patient by sur name ✓ Inquire about purpose of visit SAFETY ✓ Wash hands ✓ Attention to safety and organization **SUBJECTIVE** REVIEW OF SYSTEMS (In the patient’s own words) CARDIOVASCULAR (Subjective) • Chest Pain: no tightness or pain indicated • Shortness of breath (dyspnea): no shortness
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arteriosclerotic vascular disease) is a condition where the arteries become narrowed and hardened due to an excessive build up of plaque around the artery wall. The disease disrupts the flow of blood around the body‚ posing serious cardiovascular complications. What is atherosclerosis? Atherosclerosis (or arteriosclerotic vascular disease) is a condition where the arteries become narrowed and hardened due to an excessive build up of plaque around the artery wall. The disease disrupts the flow
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Running Header: Peripheral Arterial Disease Peripheral Arterial Disease April 22‚ 2010 ME 1352 Abstract Peripheral Arterial Disease is a common secondary disease that follows Atherosclerosis. Once so much plaque builds up in the arteries‚ they become block the blood flow. P.A.D. usually affects the lower extremities and can cause intermittent claudication and‚ if severe enough‚ gangrene. Many people live with atherosclerosis and P.A.D. and show no symptoms. There are numerous prevention
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Peripheral Artery Disease and Risks The common cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD) is atherosclerosis. Less common causes of peripheral artery disease may be blood vessel inflammation‚ injury to your limbs‚ unusual anatomy of your ligaments or muscles‚ or radiation exposure (Mayo Clinic‚ 2016). The risk factors for PAD are the same as those for atherosclerotic disease; they are smoking‚ hypertension‚ diabetes‚ increased levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL)‚ decreased levels of high-density
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