Aneurysm and peripheral vascular disorder
Aneurysm and peripheral vascular disorder ( 34 Questions)
Incorrect - A history of migraines is not a risk factor for peripheral artery disease. PAD is primarily associated with atherosclerosis and arterial occlusion.
Incorrect - Exposure to cold temperatures can exacerbate symptoms in individuals with PAD, but it is not a primary risk factor for the development of the condition.
Correct - Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol levels) is a significant risk factor for PAD. Elevated cholesterol can contribute to atherosclerosis and the narrowing of peripheral arteries.
Incorrect - While family history can be important in assessing an individual's overall risk for various diseases, it is not a direct risk factor for PAD. Diabetes itself is a risk factor for PAD, not its family history.
A) Incorrect - A history of migraines is not a risk factor for peripheral artery disease. PAD is primarily associated with atherosclerosis and arterial occlusion.
B) Incorrect - Exposure to cold temperatures can exacerbate symptoms in individuals with PAD, but it is not a primary risk factor for the development of the condition.
C) Correct - Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol levels) is a significant risk factor for PAD. Elevated cholesterol can contribute to atherosclerosis and the narrowing of peripheral arteries.
D) Incorrect - While family history can be important in assessing an individual's overall risk for various diseases, it is not a direct risk factor for PAD. Diabetes itself is a risk factor for PAD, not its family history.