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Care of Patients with Vascular Problems

Across
Systolic BP above 140 mmHg
Non surgical method of improving arterial flow by dilating the arteries with a balloon catheter
Occlusive disease limited to the small arteries and veins
Term used for disorders that change the flow of blood through arteries and veins; affects legs more than arms
Antihypertensive - the drug Verapamil is an example from this class
Condition that often results in chronic, nonhealing ulcers (usually on toes); pale, cool feet; decreased or absent pulses
Decrease in BP when the patient changes position from lying to standing
Formation of plaque in the arterial walls
Piece of clot that travels
Stasis of blood flow, endothelial injury, hypercoagulability
Removal of clot from veins or arteries
Down
Vein inflammation
Inserted percutaneously for the repair of AAAs; different designs are used depending on the anatomic involvement of the aneurysm
Vasospasm of the arteries of the upper and lower extremities - occurs bilaterally
Thickening or hardening of the arterial walls
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Deep vein thrombosis