Vascular Surgery Board Exam Started: Jul 12, 2026 21:04 Page 49 of 49 Attempt #976 Overall: 0 / 244 questions answered Question 241 / 244 Not answered During a primary-care follow-up visit: a 27-year-old woman presents with calf pain on exertion relieved by rest. Relevant risk context includes hypertension. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Critical limb-threatening ischemia B. Symptomatic carotid stenosis C. Peripheral arterial disease claudication D. Abdominal aortic aneurysm concern E. Acute limb ischemia Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: A Explanation: The pattern of calf pain on exertion relieved by rest 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 242 / 244 Not answered At a multidisciplinary case conference: a 41-year-old woman is evaluated for painful pale pulseless cold limb in the context of hypertension. Which is the most appropriate next investigation? A. Duplex arterial ultrasound B. Duplex venous ultrasound C. Carotid duplex imaging D. Urgent vascular examination with Doppler E. Ankle-brachial index Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B Explanation: Duplex venous ultrasound is the most appropriate next test because it directly clarifies the leading diagnosis and guides immediate management in 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 243 / 244 Not answered During a primary-care follow-up visit: a 61-year-old woman presents with calf pain on exertion relieved by rest. Relevant risk context includes hyperlipidemia. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Acute limb ischemia B. Deep venous thrombosis C. Peripheral arterial disease claudication D. Symptomatic carotid stenosis E. Critical limb-threatening ischemia Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: C Explanation: The pattern of calf pain on exertion relieved by rest with risk factors such as hyperlipidemia is most consistent with Peripheral arterial disease claudication. 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 244 / 244 Not answered At a preventive-care consultation: a 50-year-old man presents with calf pain on exertion relieved by rest. Relevant risk context includes hyperlipidemia. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Abdominal aortic aneurysm concern B. Acute limb ischemia C. Deep venous thrombosis D. Symptomatic carotid stenosis E. Critical limb-threatening ischemia Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: C Explanation: The pattern of calf pain on exertion relieved by rest with risk factors such as hyperlipidemia 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 49 of 49 Submit Exam