Vascular Surgery Board Exam Started: Jul 13, 2026 07:16 Page 38 of 49 Attempt #2289 Overall: 0 / 244 questions answered Question 186 / 244 Not answered At a multidisciplinary case conference: a 61-year-old woman presents with unilateral leg swelling and pain. Relevant risk context includes hypertension. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Peripheral arterial disease claudication B. Deep venous thrombosis C. Abdominal aortic aneurysm concern D. Acute limb ischemia E. Critical limb-threatening ischemia Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: E Explanation: The pattern of unilateral leg swelling and pain with risk factors such as hypertension 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 Question 187 / 244 Not answered During morning rounds: a 25-year-old man has painful pale pulseless cold limb with risk profile of atrial fibrillation. After initial stabilization and assessment, what is the most appropriate management step? A. Revascularization planning when indicated B. Structured limb salvage pathway C. Risk-factor modification and antiplatelet therapy D. Immediate anticoagulation when not contraindicated E. Emergency vascular referral Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: A Explanation: Revascularization planning when indicated is preferred because it aligns with guideline-based care priorities, reduces avoidable complications, and supports safe outcomes in 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 188 / 244 Not answered At a multidisciplinary case conference: a 37-year-old woman presents with rest pain with tissue loss. Relevant risk context includes advanced age. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Critical limb-threatening ischemia B. Symptomatic carotid stenosis C. Abdominal aortic aneurysm concern D. Deep venous thrombosis E. Acute limb ischemia Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B Explanation: The pattern of rest pain with tissue loss with risk factors such as advanced age is most consistent with Symptomatic carotid stenosis. 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 189 / 244 Not answered In an outpatient specialty clinic: a 62-year-old woman presents with calf pain on exertion relieved by rest. Relevant risk context includes smoking. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Symptomatic carotid stenosis B. Critical limb-threatening ischemia C. Abdominal aortic aneurysm concern D. Acute limb ischemia E. Peripheral arterial disease claudication Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B Explanation: The pattern of calf pain on exertion relieved by rest with risk factors such as smoking is most consistent with Critical limb-threatening 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 190 / 244 Not answered During a primary-care follow-up visit: a 56-year-old man presents with rest pain with tissue loss. Relevant risk context includes atrial fibrillation. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Abdominal aortic aneurysm concern B. Peripheral arterial disease claudication C. Critical limb-threatening ischemia D. Deep venous thrombosis E. Acute limb ischemia Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: C Explanation: The pattern of rest pain with tissue loss with risk factors such as atrial fibrillation is most consistent with Critical limb-threatening ischemia. 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 Cancel « ← Previous Page 38 of 49 Next → »