Fontaine classification for peripheral arterial disease – Cardiology MCQ – Answer

Claudication distance of less than 200 m will be stage — in Fontaine classification for peripheral arterial disease: Correct answer b) Stage IIB In Fontaine classification [1,2], Stage I is asymptomatic with incomplete vascular obstruction. Stage II is with mild claudication which is divided into A with claudication distance more than 200 m and B with claudication distance less than 200 m. Stage III is with rest pain and stage IV with necrosis or gangrene in the limb. Rutherford classification classified peripheral arterial disease into acute and chronic limb ischemia [3]. Each is further subdivided into grades and categories based on symptoms, clinical findings, Doppler, ankle brachial index (ABI) and pulse volume recordings. Please have a look at my books on Amazon/Kindle (You can have a free look at the sample pages or read for free if you have a Kindle Unlimited subscription): ECG Basics MCQs Volume 1 MCQs Volume 2 MCQs Volume 3 Back to question References Fontaine R, Kim M, Kieny R. Surgical treatment of peripheral circulation disorders. Helv Chir Acta. 1954 Dec;21(5-6):499-533. Hardman RL, Jazaeri O, Yi J, Smith M, Gupta R. Overview of classification systems in peripheral artery disease. Semin Intervent Radiol. 2014 Dec;31(4):378-88. Rutherford RB, Baker JD, Ernst C, Johnston KW, Porter JM, Ahn S, Jones DN. Recommended standards for reports dealing with lower extremity ischemia: revised version. J Vasc Surg. 1997 Sep;26(3):517-38.
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