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DVT423-JH1
USIDMS LE Venous Insufficiency
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is reverse flow, usually in veins with incompetent valves? | Reflux |
| What is swelling attributed to fat tissue? | Lipedema |
| What is long-lasting venous valvular or obstructive disorder? | Chronic venous Insufficiency |
| What is the first step in the venous insufficiency protocol? | Rule out chronic DVT |
| What is another word for "branch"? | Tributary |
| What is the method called that uses infrared light to respond to changes in blood content in the subcutaneous circulation called? | Photoplethysmography (PPG) |
| What does the DC mode detect? | slow changes aka venous flow |
| What is the normal recovery time for a PPG test? | > 20 secs |
| What method documents venous insufficiency and quantitates venous reflux? | Air Plethysmography (APG) |
| When using the APG, what is considered an abnormal residual volume? | 20-35% |