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Venous Insufficiency
Venous Insufficiency DVT 402
Question | Answer |
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What is secondary venous incompetence? | Damage to valves or scars on leaflets |
99% of venous insufficiency occurs where in the leg? | Gaiter Zone |
Where is the typical confluence of the small saphenous vein? | Popliteal vein |
Why are there more valves in the lower leg? | There is increased hydrostatic pressure to overcome. |
True or False:If the GSV is functioning as a major collateral, it is fine to proceed with it's removal. | False! |
What are the three areas of data represented on a histogram? | Direction, time, distance |
What should happen to flow with distal compression? | Flow should increase during compression in an antegrade direction and stop when released. |
What do perforators connect? | Superficial to deep veins |
True or False: Perforating veins are easily identified and everyone has at least 3 on each leg. | False: only incompetent perforators are easily seen and the number can vary depending on each patient. |
Where should yo measure Cockett's perforating veins? | Measure the diameter where it breaks through the fascia line. |