Vascular Surgery Board Exam Started: Jul 13, 2026 15:19 Page 24 of 49 Attempt #2871 Overall: 0 / 244 questions answered Question 116 / 244 Not answered At a multidisciplinary case conference: a 48-year-old man presents with transient neurologic deficit with carotid bruit. Relevant risk context includes advanced age. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Abdominal aortic aneurysm concern B. Acute limb ischemia C. Deep venous thrombosis D. Symptomatic carotid stenosis E. Peripheral arterial disease claudication Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: E Explanation: The pattern of transient neurologic deficit with carotid bruit with risk factors such as advanced age is most consistent with Peripheral arterial disease claudication. This answer best matches the expected diagnostic framework for Vascular Surgery. Reference: AHA/ACC PAD Guideline; Vascular Surgery topic-specific current guideline update Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 117 / 244 Not answered At a preventive-care consultation: a 67-year-old man presents with transient neurologic deficit with carotid bruit. Relevant risk context includes hypertension. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Symptomatic carotid stenosis B. Acute limb ischemia C. Deep venous thrombosis D. Critical limb-threatening ischemia E. Peripheral arterial disease claudication Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B Explanation: The pattern of transient neurologic deficit with carotid bruit with risk factors such as hypertension is most consistent with Acute limb ischemia. This answer best matches the expected diagnostic framework for Vascular Surgery. Reference: SVS Guidelines; Vascular Surgery topic-specific current guideline update Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 118 / 244 Not answered In an emergency department assessment: a 55-year-old woman presents with painful pale pulseless cold limb. Relevant risk context includes hypertension. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Symptomatic carotid stenosis B. Deep venous thrombosis C. Critical limb-threatening ischemia D. Acute limb ischemia E. Abdominal aortic aneurysm concern Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: D Explanation: The pattern of painful pale pulseless cold limb with risk factors such as hypertension is most consistent with Acute limb ischemia. This answer best matches the expected diagnostic framework for Vascular Surgery. Reference: ESVS Clinical Practice Guidelines Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 119 / 244 Not answered During a primary-care follow-up visit: a 44-year-old man has rest pain with tissue loss with risk profile of smoking. After initial stabilization and assessment, what is the most appropriate management step? A. Revascularization planning when indicated B. Aneurysm surveillance or intervention by threshold C. Emergency vascular referral D. Structured limb salvage pathway E. Risk-factor modification and antiplatelet therapy Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: D Explanation: Structured limb salvage pathway is preferred because it aligns with guideline-based care priorities, reduces avoidable complications, and supports safe outcomes in Vascular Surgery. Reference: NICE VTE Guidance; Vascular Surgery topic-specific current guideline update Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 120 / 244 Not answered During morning rounds: a 48-year-old woman presents with calf pain on exertion relieved by rest. Relevant risk context includes advanced age. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Deep venous thrombosis B. Peripheral arterial disease claudication C. Critical limb-threatening ischemia D. Abdominal aortic aneurysm concern E. Acute limb ischemia Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: C Explanation: The pattern of calf pain on exertion relieved by rest with risk factors such as advanced age is most consistent with Critical limb-threatening ischemia. This answer best matches the expected diagnostic framework for Vascular Surgery. Reference: ESVS Clinical Practice Guidelines Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Cancel « ← Previous Page 24 of 49 Next → »