21 - Peripheral Vascular

Question 1

Perforators

Answer 1

(connecting veins)

joing veins in arms/legs

Question 2

R. Lympaphatic duct

Answer 2

• drains the right side of upper body, so R. side of liver/heart.
• The R. Lymphatic duct drains into the R.subclavian vein

Question 3

Thoracic duct

Answer 3

• drains the rest of the body

* Thoracic duct drains into the L.subclavian vein

Question 4

atherosclerosis

Answer 4

thickening or hardening of the arteries caused by a buildup of plaque in the inner lining of an artery

Question 5

deep vein thrombosis

Answer 5

a medical condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein. These clots usually develop in the lower leg, thigh, or pelvis, but they can also occur in the arm.

Question 6

Claudication

Answer 6

pain in your thigh, calf, or buttocks that happens when you walk. It can make you limp. It may be a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)

Question 7

Ischema

Answer 7

deficient supply of oxygenated arterial blood to a tissue, caused by obstruction of a blood vessel

Question 8

incompetent values

Answer 8

lumen is s wide the value cannot close

Question 9

Claudication distance

Answer 9

the amount of blocks walked/stairs climbed that produces pain

Question 10

varicose veins

Answer 10

swollen twisted and sometimes painful veins that have filled with abnormal collection of blood

Question 11

Homan’s sign

Answer 11

a sign of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

discomfort behind the knee upon forced dorsiflexion of the foot.