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USIDMS Lower Extremity Venous Doppler for Insufficiency

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Related to venous valve distribution, the more distal in the leg, the (more/less?) valves there are.   The more distal in the legs, the more valves there are  
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Competent ______ vein valves are the most critical components of the veno-motor pump.   Popliteal  
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The greater saphenous vein diameter consistent with reflux is ___ at the sapheno-femoral junction, ___ at mid thigh, and ___ mid calf.   SFJ: >9mm Mid thigh: >7mm Mid calf: >5mm  
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Which type of non-invasive venous testing measures volume changes and quantitates venous reflux?   Air Plethysmography (APG) or “Outflow Plethysmography”  
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True or false? Congestive heart failure will cause unilateral leg swelling.   False – CHF causes bilateral leg swelling  
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True or false? Deep vein thrombosis and venous insufficiency are more likely to occur in the left leg due to anatomy.   True  
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Which type of ulcers are characterized by severe pain, little bleeding, and a deep, circular appearance?   Arterial ulcers  
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A patient undergoes a PPG test, which turns out abnormal. You apply a tourniquet to the patient’s thigh and repeat the test. The test turns out normal. This indicates imcompetence of what?   Greater saphenous incompetence  
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The greater saphenous vein carries approximately __% of venous blood volume in the legs.   15%  
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The typical confluence of the small saphenous vein is at the ______ vein.   Popliteal  
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