Symptoms or signs seen in Acute peripheral aerial occlusion
High-Yield Explanation
Acute peripheral aerial occlusion may result from: Rupture and thrombosis of an atherosclerotic plaque Embolus from the hea or thoracic or abdominal aoa Aoic dissection Acute compament syndrome Symptoms and signs are sudden onset in an extremity of the 5 P's: Pain (severe) Polar sensation (coldness) Paresthesias (or anesthesia) Pallor Pulselessness Ref- <a href=" </div>