This helps prevent blood clots from forming

Assessment of the hands are priority

Pulselessness, Poikilothermy, Pallor Paresthesia, Paralysis, Pain

Used to detect DVT

the only vein that has arterial blood

dissolves existing clots

A weakness and stretching of the artery

Elastic Stockings

To confirm the diagnosis of PVD

single layer of endothelial cells allowing waste and nutrient transferal

Inhibits platelet aggregation

Inflammation of the vein wall

Cool skin temperature

Balloon catheter passed into a stenotic vessel

long-standing pressure that stretches the veins and damages valves

intended for short-term use to prevent ischemia with acute coronary syndromes

The silent killer

exercises allow gravity to fill and empty the blood vessels

The removal of a blood clot located in large vessel

secondary and primary are types of what

lab to monitor is PTT

Interrupted blood flow in the brain

Educate pt to against using herbal remedies while on

Noninvasive, inexpensive, highly reliable diagnostic toll to diagnose PVD

vascular system comprises of arteries, capillaries, veins and