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DVT398-KN2
USIDMS LOWER EXTREMITY VENOUS
Term | Definition |
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what are the three layers of a vein? | intima media adventitia |
what is another name for corresponding veins? | venae comitantes |
normal connections that connect to a deep fascia | perforating veins |
a congenital absence or deformity of some valves | primary venous insufficiency |
caused by cold sensitivity, emotional stress, and inhalation of chemicals, mainly nicotine | vasconstriction |
what 3 conditions must exist for DVT to occur? | 1. circulatory stasis 2. vein wall (intimal injury) 3. hypercoaguable state |
what is known as a synovial cyst? | Baker's Cyst |
which pathology gives an "ant farm" appearance? | lymphedema |
what is the most important aspect of a DVT study? | transverse compression |
what is the typical appearance of acute DVT? | visible thrombus, lightly echogenic or hypoechoic dilated vessel poorly attatched may appear spongy |