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Helps to pinpoint level of arterial occlusions
-alterations in pulse volume measured by pneumatic cuff around extremity at different levels, attached to a monitor |
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Coolness of one or both extremities at normal room temp implies poor circulation
-immerse one extremity in warm h2o and observe for rise in skin temp in other extremity, which is normal, (b/c of reflex vasodialtion) |
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| Angiography (Arteriography) |
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Indicates abnormalities of blood flow d/t arterial obstruction or narrowing
- contrast dye injected into arteries and x-ray taken
- can cause allergies to dye, thrombosis at injection site, and irritation |
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Exercise Test
(intermittent claudiacation) |
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Claudication w/exercise indicates inability of damaged arteries to increase the blood flow needed for increased tissue oxygenation
-exercise until pain occurs and record length of time from start of workout till pain starts |
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Decreased limb pain and increased temp indicate sympathectomy could improve circulation to extremities
- local anesthetic injected into sympathetic ganglia temporarily blocking sympathetic nerve fibers supplying an ischemic limb |
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