Vascular Surgery Board Exam Started: Jul 12, 2026 21:56 Page 46 of 49 Attempt #1134 Overall: 0 / 244 questions answered Question 226 / 244 Not answered In an outpatient specialty clinic: a 36-year-old man presents with calf pain on exertion relieved by rest. Relevant risk context includes advanced age. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Symptomatic carotid stenosis B. Acute limb ischemia C. Peripheral arterial disease claudication D. Deep venous thrombosis E. Critical limb-threatening ischemia Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: D Explanation: The pattern of calf pain on exertion relieved by rest with risk factors such as advanced age is most consistent with Deep venous thrombosis. This answer best matches the expected diagnostic framework for 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 227 / 244 Not answered In an outpatient specialty clinic: a 53-year-old woman presents with rest pain with tissue loss. Relevant risk context includes atrial fibrillation. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Symptomatic carotid stenosis B. Abdominal aortic aneurysm concern C. Critical limb-threatening ischemia D. Deep venous thrombosis E. Peripheral arterial disease claudication Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B Explanation: The pattern of rest pain with tissue loss with risk factors such as atrial fibrillation is most consistent with Abdominal aortic aneurysm concern. 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 228 / 244 Not answered At a multidisciplinary case conference: a 38-year-old woman presents with transient neurologic deficit with carotid bruit. Relevant risk context includes hyperlipidemia. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Critical limb-threatening ischemia B. Abdominal aortic aneurysm concern C. Deep venous thrombosis D. Acute limb 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 hyperlipidemia is most consistent with Abdominal aortic aneurysm concern. This answer best matches the expected diagnostic framework for 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 229 / 244 Not answered During morning rounds: a 33-year-old woman is evaluated for transient neurologic deficit with carotid bruit in the context of advanced age. Which is the most appropriate next investigation? A. Duplex venous ultrasound B. Duplex arterial ultrasound C. Carotid duplex imaging D. Ankle-brachial index E. CT angiography Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B Explanation: Duplex arterial ultrasound is the most appropriate next test because it directly clarifies the leading diagnosis and guides immediate management 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 230 / 244 Not answered At a multidisciplinary case conference: a 74-year-old woman presents with rest pain with tissue loss. Relevant risk context includes smoking. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Peripheral arterial disease claudication B. Abdominal aortic aneurysm concern C. Deep venous thrombosis D. Symptomatic carotid stenosis E. Acute limb ischemia Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: C Explanation: The pattern of rest pain with tissue loss with risk factors such as smoking is most consistent with Deep venous thrombosis. 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 46 of 49 Next → »