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Limb Embolism and Ischaemia, Critical limb ischaemia implies chronicity and should be distinguished from acute limb ischaemia [ 2 ] . , Antipl...
Bowel Ischaemia, Types of bowel ischaemia Bowel ischaemia has been classified into three main types: Acute mesenteric ischaemia. Chronic mesenteric ischaemia. ...
Neurological Examination of the Upper Limbs, Examination of the upper limbs may be performed more easily with the patient sitting in a chair or standing. Inspection of the upper l...
Neurological Examination of the Lower Limbs, Tapping the belly may stimulate fasciculation. Lower limbs examination of the sensory system Examination of the lower limbs...
Limb-girdle Muscular Dystrophy, What is limb-girdle muscular dystrophy? The term limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) refers to a group of rare, inherited disorders wh...
Ischaemia in the territory of any affected artery - eg, myocardial infarction, neurological features, visceral or limb ischaemia. Unequal upper limb pulses. The dissec...
Compartment syndrome is often suspected by your doctor if you have had a recent injury to one of your limbs and have the typical symptoms. Your doctor may want to examine the affected ...
Multiorgan dysfunction - may occur, especially in people with acute limb ischaemia. Complications associated with acute limb ischaemia - eg: Compartment syn...
[ 1 ] Buerger's disease is a chronic disease characterised by segmental inflammation and thrombosis of the small- and medium-sized arteries and veins of the peripheral upper and lower lim...
Prolonged limb compression - eg, immobilisation in a tight plaster cast. Vascular; ischaemia-reperfusion injury, haemorrhage, phlegmasia caerulea dolens.
It usually affects one limb, but can later spread to involve additional limbs. The symptoms of complex regional pain syndrome vary in severity and how long they last.
Assess limbs using the '5 Ps' of acute limb ischaemia - pain, paraesthesia, paralysis, pallor and pulselessness - to estimate extent of ischaemic injury.
Examine both feet for evidence of the following risk factors: Neuropathy (use a 10 g monofilament as part of a foot sensory examination). Limb ischaemia. Ulceration. C...
See also separate articles Limb Embolism and Ischaemia and Bowel Ischaemia . Pathogenesis The following six factors are required for the development of cholestero...
Lymphoedema can give rise to: Uncomfortable swelling in part of all of the limb that's affected. To begin with the swelling may settle overnight and become more noticeable as the da...
Presentation Aortic dissection may present with chest pain, aortic regurgitation, myocardial ischaemia, congestive heart failure, pleural effusions, syncope, neurological symptoms (eg, acute parapl...
Peripheral arterial disease : Claudication. Acute limb ischaemia . Visceral ischaemia: Renal artery stenosis . Mesenteric angina and mesenteric i...
You may also become confused and may develop weakness of the limbs on one side of your body and speech difficulties. Sometimes a fit (seizure) can occur. Subacute subdural haematoma The...
Once you've done that, help them to raise their limb to reduce swelling, with cushions or a sling for instance. Advise them to take some painkillers if they have some (paracetamol for ...
Movement in an unnatural direction. A limb that looks shorter, twisted or bent. A grating noise or feeling. Loss of strength. Shock.