Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
- Atherosclerosis
 - Intermittent Claudication
 - Pain with Exercise
 - Paresthesias
 - Arterial Ulcers
 - Critical Limb Ischemia
 - Amputation
 - Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)
 
Arterial Ulcer Assessment
- Absent or Decreased Pulses
 - Intermittent Claudication
 - Sharp Pain
 - Dependent Rubor
 - Well Defined Edges
 - Over Bony Areas
 - Smooth, Shiny Skin
 - Toes, Heels, Lateral Lower Legs
 - Cool
 
Arterial Ulcer Interventions
- Saline Dressing
 - Structured Exercise Programs
 - Fibrinolytics
 - Antiplatelet Medication
 - No Caffeine, Nicotine
 - Surgery
 
Chronic Venous Insufficiency (Venous Stasis Ulcer) Assessment
- Venous Stasis Ulcer
 - Uneven Edges
 - Dull Persistent Pain
 - Medial Malleolus
 - Necrotic
 - Normal Pulses
 - Lower Leg Edema
 - Bronze-Brown Pigmentation
 - Warm
 - Pruritus
 
Chronic Venous Insufficiency (Venous Stasis Ulcer) Interventions
- Frequently Elevate Legs
 - Avoid Standing/Sitting for Long Periods of Time
 - Elastic Compression Stockings
 - Bilayer Artificial Skin
 - Daflon
 - Wound Dressings
 - Proper Foot and Leg Care
 
Superficial Thrombophlebitis
- IV Catheter Irritation
 - Erythema
 - Cord-like Vein
 - Edema
 - Remove IV Catheter
 - Elevate
 - Warm Compress
 - Rotate Sites Q3 Days
 - Aseptic Technique
 
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Assessment
- Atherosclerosis
 - Bruit
 - Pulsation in Abdomen
 - Abdominal or Lower Back Pain
 - Tearing Pain
 - Ultrasound
 - Rupture
 - Shock
 - Surgical Repair
 
Varicose Veins Assessment
- Increased Venous Pressure
 - Incompetent Valves
 - Telangiectasias
 - Small Reticular Veins
 - Dilated and Tortuous Veins
 
Varicose Veins Interventions
- Laser Therapy
 - Sclerotherapy
 - Removal of Saphenous Vein
 - Avoid Prolonged Standing
 - Elastic Compression Stockings
 
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
- Elderly Men
 - Above the Diaphragm
 - Usually Asymptomatic
 - Hypertension
 - Smoking
 - Connective Tissue Disorders
 - Vasculitis
 - Chest X-Ray
 - Chest CT Angiography
 - Manage Risk Factors
 - Surgery if Rupture or Dissection
 - Observation if Asymptomatic
 
Angiodysplasia
- Tortuous Dilation of Vessels
 - Fragile Blood Vessels
 - Right-Sided Colon
 - Hematochezia
 - Painless
 - Endoscopy
 - Angiography
 - Von Willebrand Disease
 - Aortic Stenosis
 - Elderly
 - Chronic Renal Failure
 - Supportive
 - Surgery