Question

Differentiate between two serious problems in the peripheral vascular system and two conditions that may "mimic" these conditions. Explain the presentation, assessment and possible causes of these conditions.

Answer 1

PVD or peripheral vascular diseases is the disorder of the circulatory system. It is the disorder that affects blood vessels. Ex: PAD , CAD, AAA. → This disease causes the narrowing of blood vessels which makes circulation difficulty because of the fat deposition in vessels, this causes blockage of the blood vessels. > is also called as peripheral vascular disease. Abnormal Aortic aneurysm (AAA) It is the aorta enlargement at the level of abnorman. It may be fatal if it bursto → Symptoms are less revealing. but when it is buensted it causes stomack and back pain → Due to smoking, Atherosclerosis The risk increases with the growing of the aneurysm grou size. Carotid Artery Disease (CAD] His caused by the clumps of cholesterol and other things which are gathered at the place of artery injury → Ultrasound, MRI is used to test this discese → Endantedectomy is used to remove the fatts from arteries and open them

It causes stroke due to the blockage of blood flow Symptoms include tightness, chest discomfort, burning, numbness, or heart buon → Risk factors :- Age, Smoking, Diabetes, obesity, hypertension etc...,