Lower Limb

Arteries Lower Limb

Topics   LL Notes   Lower: External Iliac – Femoral – Popliteal – Anterior & Posterior Tibial  Anterior tibial becomes Dorsalis Pedis The common femoral artery is the distal continuation of the external iliacartery as it passes posteriorly and inferiorly to the inguinal ligament. popliteal /pɒˈplɪtɪəl,ˌpɒplɪˈtiːəl/ adjective Anatomyadjective: popliteal relating to or situated in the

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DVT & PE

Meanings – DVT/PE Tests – Homan’s, dDimer, CTPA Prophylaxis – TEDS, LMWH Treatment – LMWH etc A common and potentially life-threatening condition that can be seen in vascular surgery is the formation of blood clots in the veins called a deep venous thrombosis or DVT. DVT occurs when blood clots form in the deep veins,

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