Vascular Surgery Board Exam Started: Jul 12, 2026 21:52 Page 3 of 49 Attempt #1086 Overall: 0 / 244 questions answered Question 11 / 244 Not answered During morning rounds: A 72-year-old smoker has calf pain after walking 100 meters relieved by rest. What is the likely diagnosis? A. Deep vein thrombosis B. Cellulitis C. Sciatica proven D. Peripheral artery disease with intermittent claudication E. Gout Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: D Explanation: [Vascular Surgery] Exertional calf pain relieved by rest is intermittent claudication due to PAD. Reference: ESC Peripheral Arterial Disease Guideline. Reference: 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 12 / 244 Not answered During morning rounds: A patient has acute painful pale pulseless cold leg with paresthesia. What is the priority? A. Compression stockings only B. Routine dermatology review C. Oral antihistamine D. No treatment E. Emergency vascular referral and systemic anticoagulation if not contraindicated Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: E Explanation: [Vascular Surgery] The six Ps suggest acute limb ischemia requiring emergency vascular care and heparin unless contraindicated. Reference: ESVS Acute Limb Ischaemia Guideline. Reference: 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 13 / 244 Not answered Question 39: During an emergency department assessment: A 68-year-old man has abdominal aortic aneurysm 6.0 cm. What is appropriate? A. Repeat ultrasound in 10 years B. Antibiotics only C. No treatment ever D. Referral for repair assessment E. Leg cast Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: D Explanation: [Vascular Surgery] Large AAA around >=5.5 cm in men generally warrants vascular repair assessment if fit. Reference: Society for Vascular Surgery AAA Guideline. Reference: 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 14 / 244 Not answered Question 38: During an emergency department assessment: A patient has acute painful pale pulseless cold leg with paresthesia. What is the priority? A. Compression stockings only B. Routine dermatology review C. Emergency vascular referral and systemic anticoagulation if not contraindicated D. Oral antihistamine E. No treatment Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: C Explanation: [Vascular Surgery] The six Ps suggest acute limb ischemia requiring emergency vascular care and heparin unless contraindicated. Reference: ESVS Acute Limb Ischaemia Guideline. Reference: 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 15 / 244 Not answered Question 37: During an emergency department assessment: A 72-year-old smoker has calf pain after walking 100 meters relieved by rest. What is the likely diagnosis? A. Deep vein thrombosis B. Peripheral artery disease with intermittent claudication C. Cellulitis D. Sciatica proven E. Gout Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B Explanation: [Vascular Surgery] Exertional calf pain relieved by rest is intermittent claudication due to PAD. Reference: ESC Peripheral Arterial Disease Guideline. Reference: 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 3 of 49 Next → »