Arterial Stenosis Management and Risk MCQS
5 highly focused mcqs on Arterial Stenosis Management and Risk Questions
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#1. What is the 5-year risk of major amputation in patients with intermittent claudication? ? Only <5% of claudicants require amputation within 5 years.
Only <5% of claudicants require amputation within 5 years.
#2. Which antiplatelet regimen is recommended for PAD patients? ? Clopidogrel 75 mg daily (or aspirin 75 mg) is recommended for PAD.
Clopidogrel 75 mg daily (or aspirin 75 mg) is recommended for PAD.
#3. Which of the following is the most common cause of death in patients with intermittent claudication? ? 50% of claudicants die within 10 years from MI/stroke due to systemic atherosclerosis.
50% of claudicants die within 10 years from MI/stroke due to systemic atherosclerosis.
#4. A 65-year-old male with a history of smoking presents with intermittent claudication in his left calf after walking 200 meters. His ankle-brachial index (ABI) is 0.6. What is the most appropriate initial management? ? Most patients with intermittent claudication improve with conservative measures (exercise + smoking cessation). Intervention is reserved for severe cases or critical limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI).
Most patients with intermittent claudication improve with conservative measures (exercise smoking cessation). Intervention is reserved for severe cases or critical limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI).
#5. 70-year-old diabetic male with PAD has an ABI of 0.8. What is his estimated increased cardiovascular risk compared to a normal ABI? ? Each 0.1 decrease in ABI below 0.9 increases cardiovascular risk by 10%.
Each 0.1 decrease in ABI below 0.9 increases cardiovascular risk by 10%.