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DVT 423- KN1
USIDMS Venous Insufficiency
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| primary venous insuffienciency | congenital absence or malfunction of valves |
| what are some symptoms of venous insufficiency? | recurrent calf, ankle or foot swelling varicocitites venous claudication stasis dermatitis ulceration chronic limb swelling |
| what vein joins at the CFV to join the deep system? | Great Saphenous Vein |
| where are most valves located in the leg? | lower calf |
| what is the best position for a CVI exam? | standing |
| what two maneuvers are used to rule out CVI? | distal augmentation Valsalva |
| Grade 4 Reflux is equivalent to how many seconds post maneuver? | 6 seconds |
| uses infrared light to respond to changes in blood content in the subcutaneous circulation | Photoplethysmography PPG |
| what are the principles of APG? | documents valve changes secondary to position changes and exercise |
| what is the Gold Standard for VI? | contrast Venography |