NUR 1211C Chapter Notes - Chapter Test 3: Peripheral Artery Disease, Internal Iliac Artery, Popliteal Artery
8 Feb 2020
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Problems of the vascular system include disorders of the arteries, veins, and lymphatic vessels. Arterial disorders are classified as atherosclerotic, aneurysmal, and non-atherosclerotic vascular diseases. Atherosclerotic vascular disease it is divided into coronary, cerebral, peripheral, mesenteric, and renal artery disease. Peripheral artery disease: peripheral artery disease (pad) involves thickening of artery walls. The ischemic pain is a result of the buildup of lactic acid from anaerobic metabolism. Iliac arteries produces claudication in the buttocks and thighs. Calf claudication indicates from femoral or popliteal artery involvement. Pedal, popliteal, or femoral pulses are diminished or absent. Pallor (blanching of the foot) develops in response to like elevation (elevation pallor). Vascular disorders: hypertension is a well-known risk factor for pad progression, as well as other cvd events. Hypertension and pad: bp less than 140/90 mm hg; diabetes or renal insufficiency and pad: 130/80 mm hg: ace inhibitors are used for symptomatic patients with pad.
