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USIDMS Venous Insufficiency

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What is primary venous insufficiency characterized by?   Insufficiency caused by a congenital abscence of venous valves, or weakness in valve structure  
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When doing an insufficiency exam, what position should the patient be in?   Semi-Fowler's or reverse Trendelenburg  
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A 4-6 seconds post maneuver reflux time is considered what grade of reflux?   Grade 3  
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The greater saphenous vein at the sapheno-femoral junction will be consistent with reflux if it is greater than what measurement in diameter?   Greater than 9.0 mm  
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90% of incompetent perforator veins will be greater than what diameter?   Greater than 3.5 mm  
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What venous test uses infrared light to respond to changes in blood content in the subcutaneous circulation?   Photoplethysmography  
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What is Homan's sign?   Presence of calf pain with dorsiflexion of the foot  
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Is an ulcer that is deep with severe pain, little bleeding, and is located on the toe most likely a venous or arterial ulcer?   Arterial ulcer  
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What type of venography is used to evaluate acute and chronic DVT by injecting contrast into the dorsum of the foot?   Ascending contrast venography  
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Which perforator veins are of biggest concern when doing a venous insufficiency exam?   Cockett's perforators  
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