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DVT398-HD2
USIDMS Lower Extremity Venous
Question | Answer |
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Is the number of valves in the lower extremities higher or lower the more distal the veins are from the heart? | higher |
Does the IVC have valves? | no |
What type of venous insufficiency is the result of a previous DVT? | secondary venous insufficiency |
How do the intrathoracic and intrabdominal pressures change during the valsalva maneuver? | they both increase, and all venous flow stops |
What three factors are responsible for the formation of a DVT? | Circulatory stasis, vein wall trauma, hypercoagulable state |
What is it known as when synovial fluid is present in the popliteal space? | Baker's cyst, aka Synovial cyst |
What syndrome is when deep veins are absent or hypoplastic? | Kleppel-Trenaunay |
Are no swelling, intermittent pain when walking, and progressive SX all venous or arterial symptoms? | arterial |
What is a birdcage filter and what does it do? | an IVC interrruption device that helps prevent a pulmonary embolism |
What acute process is an ileo-femoral thrombosis completely obstructing venous outflow with massive edema in the thigh and calf ? | Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens |