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Probe for abdominal duplex |
5, 3 or 2.5 MHz linear array or phased array for deeper structures (small foot print, fan shaped) |
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Renal to Aortic Ration (RAR) |
Normal= <3.5 Abnormal = >/=3.5 |
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Cant uses RAR if |
AAA Aortic PSV >90cm/s or <40cm/s |
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Pre-prandial and pre-prandial SMA waveforms |
Abnormal:high resistant waveforms remain high resistant suggests distal mesenteric disease |
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Extrinsic compression of celiac artery |
(Celiac band syndrome) by median arcuate ligament of diaphragm |
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Compartment syndrome |
Following repair of tibial artery swelling may cause compression on tibial arteries resulting in necrosis of muscle causing severe pain, tenderness, foot drop Treatment:fasiotomy 2 and half month recovery |
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Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome |
Popliteal artery compressed by medial head of gastrocnemius muscle Found in young men Repeated trauma to artery can cause aneurysm, thrombosis or emboli |
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Vein mapping diameter needs to be |
>2 mm |
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Thoracic outlet syndrome |
Neutovascular bundle compression by shoulder structures, 97% by brachial plexus, small % due to Subclavian vein or artery compression |
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Symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome |
Numbness/tingling of arm Pain/aching of shoulder/forearm Exercise/upward position increase discomfort/symptoms |
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Arteriography |
Catheter inserted into CFA, axillary or brachial Contrast inserted flows with moving blood Gives picture of lumen Anatomic study not functional study |
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MR Angiography |
MRA |
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Pharmacologic |
Aspirin: antiplatelet drug Meds that help decrease blood viscosity Antihypertensive drugs decrease forces against vessel walls |
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Angioplasty |
(Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty) balloon tipped catheter used to dilate focal plaque formation in vessels |
