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DVT423-JH1
USIDMS LE Venous Insufficiency
Question | Answer |
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The congenital absence or malfunction of valves in the veins | Primary venous insufficiency |
Valve destruction due to previous thrombosis and or venous outflow obstruction | Secondary venous insufficiency |
What are the 4 steps of venous insufficiency protocol? | Step 1: Rule out chronic DVT Step 2: Reflux test of deep veins Step 3: Identify reflux in GSV, SSV Step 4: Identify incompetent perforators |
What does EVLT stand for? | Endovenous laser treatment |
A brawny discoloration of the skin and also a symptom of venous insufficiency | Stasis dermatitis |
What should happen to venous flow during the Valsalva maneuver? | All venous flow should stop |
What should happen during distal augmentation? | Flow should increase |
True reflux will occur longer than_________? | 1 second |
What are the saphenous veins contained within? | fascial envelopes |
True or False? Most patients with severe symptoms of insufficiency have multiple system incompetence (deep and superficial). | True |