Question

case 3 K. is a 57-year-old male who consulted his physician after noticing marked leg pains while Mr elaying golf. He had previously noticed increasing fatigue and discomfort in his legs associated with moderate exercise. When sitting for extended periods with legs dangling, his legs became red, and sometimes his feet felt numb. His history indicates he smokes cigarettes and is chronically overweight. His blood cholesterol and other lipid levels are abnormal A. What is the likely diagnosis (the cause of the discomfort)? B. Discuss the development of this condition, and the pathophysiologic changes. C. Discuss the complications that may develop in this case. including the predisposing factors in this case D. Discuss the treatments for all aspects of the patient's condition, including slowing the progress of the disease, maintaining circulation in the leg, and treating complications.

Answer 1

A) Mr. K is most likely suffering from Peripheral Artery Disease which is caused by arteriosclerosis due to high cholesterol levels.

B) This condition is usually caused when fatty material (plaque) starts depositing on the walls of the arteries. This results in narrowing of the arteries. The walls of the arteries start stiffening and become narrow. Due to this the arteries cannot cannot dilate when greater flow of blood is required.

People suffering from this condition usually suffer from muscle pain and cramps because their muscles do not get required blood and oxygen.

Predisposing factors are: high cholesterol, being overweight, smoking, high blood pressure.

C) The complications that might arise due to peripheral artery disease are stroke, herat attack and amputaion of the limb due to critical limb ischemia. The pateint also experiences severe pain in the limbs, poor wound healing and restricted movement due to discomfort in the limbs.

D) Treatment for peripheral artery disease includes lifestyle changes such as proper nutrition, cessation of smoking and regular exercise.

Medications are also given to improve the blood fow for exampe blood thinners. Medications are also prescribed to lower cholestrol.

Vascular surgery and angioplasty can also be performed depending on the severity of the situation.

Answer 2

A) Mr. K is most likely suffering from Peripheral Artery Disease which is caused by arteriosclerosis due to high cholesterol levels.

B) This condition is usually caused when fatty material (plaque) starts depositing on the walls of the arteries. This results in narrowing of the arteries. The walls of the arteries start stiffening and become narrow. Due to this the arteries cannot cannot dilate when greater flow of blood is required.

People suffering from this condition usually suffer from muscle pain and cramps because their muscles do not get required blood and oxygen.

Predisposing factors are: high cholesterol, being overweight, smoking, high blood pressure.

C) The complications that might arise due to peripheral artery disease are stroke, herat attack and amputaion of the limb due to critical limb ischemia. The pateint also experiences severe pain in the limbs, poor wound healing and restricted movement due to discomfort in the limbs.

D) Treatment for peripheral artery disease includes lifestyle changes such as proper nutrition, cessation of smoking and regular exercise.

Medications are also given to improve the blood fow for exampe blood thinners. Medications are also prescribed to lower cholestrol.

Vascular surgery and angioplasty can also be performed depending on the severity of the situation.