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DVT423-JM1
USIDMS Venous Insufficiency
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| superficial | The _______ system accounts for 15% of the venous blood in the legs. |
| chronic | Step 1 in the venous insufficiency protocol includes ruling out ______ DVT. |
| limb swelling | Chronic _____ ______ is a common symptom of venous insufficiency. |
| quantitative | Spectral Doppler is considered a ____________ approach. |
| proximal | An alternative method to the Valsalva maneuver can be done on the calf veins by performing a ________ compression |
| 1.0 | A reflux duration of greater than or equal to _____ is considered abnormal in the deep veins. |
| terminal | The ___________ valve is most important when imaging the GSV for reflux. |
| 3.5 | A diameter of greater than or equal to ____ mm in the perforating veins is consistent with incompetency. |
| ablation | Radiofrequency, laser, and sclerosing foam injections are all currently venous _________ procedures |
| PPG | This type of non-invasive venous testing assesses the potential for venous insufficiency by using an infrared light. |
| APG | This type of non-invasive venous testing assesses how well the muscle in the calf works by attaching a special cuff to the lower leg. |