DVT398-TC2 Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
Where will the femoral vein be in relation to the deep femoral vein? | Superficial |
What is the main drainage for blood leaving the calf? | Popliteal vein |
Where does the anterior tibial vein terminate into? | Popliteal vein in the mid to upper regions of the popliteal fossa |
What is one of the major storage areas for blood in the calf? | A network of veins called the soleal sinus veins |
Name on pitfall of venous imaging of the lower extremities | Limited visualization, body habitus resulting in veins being positioned deeply, compression of deeper veins can be challenging, wounds/dressings/etc. |
Until the 1980s, how was venous thrombus in the extremities diagnosed? | Using venography |
What kind of thrombus is present if there is lightly echogenic/hypoechoic thrombus, poorly attached thrombus, spongy textured thrombus, or a dilated vein? | Acute Thrombus |
What is a characteristic of a chronic thrombus? | Brightly echogenic/hyperechoic thrombus, well-attached thrombus, rigid textured thrombus, contracted vein (if totally obstructed), large collaterals |
T or F: The human thrombolytic system is not capable of dissolving a venous thrombus | False- it is capable |
T or F: The thrombus will generally continue to expand until it has stretched the vein out to its maximum size | True |
What is one incidental finding that can be spotted while doing a venous exam? | Cysts, hematomas, edema, abscesses, lymph nodes, tumors |
What is the primary treatment for DVT? | Anticoagulation medications such as heparin and warfarin |
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