Cardiovascular Essentials for Advanced Practice Providers-Peripheral Vascular Disease

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Video Summary

The video discusses peripheral vascular disease (PVD) and its prevalence and risk factors. PVD affects around 10 percent of the general population and is more prevalent in individuals over 70 and those with diabetes. Smoking is a significant risk factor for PVD, with higher risk than having a history of coronary artery disease. Patients may be asymptomatic or experience symptoms like heaviness, cramping, weak or absent pulses, and unexplained sores on the extremities. Diagnosis involves an ankle-brachial index (ABI) test, comparing blood pressure between the arms and ankles. Management options include antiplatelet therapy, statins, lifestyle modifications, and potential interventions like angioplasty or surgery.

Keywords

peripheral vascular disease

prevalence

risk factors

symptoms

management options