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DVT423_LEV insuff
doppler for insuff
Question | Answer |
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What are the two types of venous incompetency? | 1) Primary (congenital or malfunction of valves. 2) Secondary (post phlebitic or venous outflow obstruction) |
If a patient has symptoms of venous insufficiency what else could you expect they might have? | Deep and superficial incompetence. |
What are perforators at the level of the ankles called? | Crockett perforators |
What is venous claudication? | Aching pain |
What are varicosities a sign of? | Venous insufficiency |
What is venous photophlethysmography? | A screening procedure for the detection of reflux. |
During postablation follow up what is the most important ultrasound documentation? | The deep veins. |
What has replaced stripping and ligation as the treatment choice for CVVI? | Frequency or laser energy. |
What are some common symptoms of patients with CVVI? | Heaviness, fatigue, and restlessness |
What vessel gives the eye sign? | The appearance of the Saphenous vein. |