In assessing Peripheral Vascular Disease, which signs may be present?

• A. Numbness, pain, pallor, high blood pressure
• B. Cough and fever
• C. Jaundice
• D. Hair loss on scalp

Answer: (A)

Peripheral vascular disease presents with signs from arterial insufficiency in the limbs. Numbness or tingling, pain that occurs with activity (intermittent claudication), and pallor of the limb when elevated are classic indicators that blood flow to the extremities is compromised. Hypertension commonly coexists with vascular disease as a risk factor, so it can be found in these patients, while other systemic signs like cough and fever, jaundice, or scalp hair loss do not reflect limb arterial perfusion issues. The option that includes numbness, pain, pallor, and hypertension best matches the vascular signs you’d expect to assess.