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USIDMS LE Venous

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The calf-veno motor pump depends on?   1) Calf muscle contraction, 2) Competency of venous valves, 3) Patency of outflow veins  
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Deficiency in the lower extremity venous valves may be due to?   1) Primary venous insufficiency, 2) Secondary venous insufficiency  
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What is primary venous insufficiency?   A congenital absence or defects on the venous valves  
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What is secondary venous insufficiency?   Dysfunctional/ damaged valves as a result of thrombophlebitis (DVT)  
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What is venous claudication?   A burning or pain in the legs during exercise due to venous congestion from chronic outflow destruction.  
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What is the gaitor zone?   The area above/ near the medial malleolus. This is the area where venous stasis ulcers form due to reverse flow and increased pressure in the superficial venous system.  
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What are the primary factors contributing to development of deep vein thrombosis?   1) Venous stasis, 2) Vessel wall injury, 3) Hypercoagulability. Also know as Virchow's Triad  
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What is acute DVT?   A thrombosis within the deep venous system originating at the cusps of the venous valves or the soleal sinuses.  
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What is chronic DVT?   An obstructive fibrous cord that is not at risk for embolization.  
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What does venae comitantes mean?   Deep veins are accompanied by an artery.  
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