Ch-24 Part 1 Alteration in Cardiovascular Function Flashcards
What is varicose veins?
vein where blood has pooled, producing distended and palpable vessels.
What is the cause of varicose veins?
trauma that damages valves or gradual distension caused by action of gravity.
In varicose vein, valve damage is due to increase ____ (1) and ____ (2) of blood under pressure of gravity.
pressure (1) & volume (2)
What veins of legs is involve in varicose veins?
saphenous veins
What causes that remodel of vessel wall? What does it lead to when vessel wall is changed?
enzymes; veins swell with increased pressure thus the pressure pushes plasma through vessel wall.
What are the risk factors of varicose veins?
- standing for long time
- age
- obesity
- genetics
- pregnancy
- previous leg injury
Varicose veins tx?
- elevated legs
- compression stockings
What is the invasive tx for varicose veins?
surgical ligation (tying up blood vessels)
Which disease of veins is associated with inadequate venous return over extended period?
chronic venous insufficiency
What are the symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency? (4 pts)
edema of lower extremeties; hyperpigmentation of ankle and feet skin; circulation sluggish, reduced O2 to cells
What are the risk for chronic venous insufficiency?
infection
What happens if there is a reduced O2 to cells?
necrosis
T or F: Reduced circulation makes surgery a risk for chronic venous insufficiency?
TRUE
Which disease of veins is associated with infection due to poor circulation in veins, thus it impairs delivery of O2?
venous static ulcers
What is the difference between thrombus and thromboembolism?
thrombus – blood clot that remains attached to vessel wall
Thromboembolism – a detached thrombus
T or F: Arterial thrombi is more common than Venous thrombi as flow and pressure are lower in artery.
FALSE; Venous thrombi is more common as flow and pressure are lower in VEINS
What are the 3 Virchow Triad that promote Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT)
- Venous stasis
- Venous endothelial damage
- Hypercoagulable states
What is the increased tendency of blood to thrombose?
Hypercoagulable states
What is the cause of hypercoagulable states?
pregnancy, oral contraceptives & heredity
What are some examples of venous stasis? (3 pts)
immobility, age and heart failure
What is Superior Vena Cava Syndrome?
progressive OCCLUSION of SVC leads to venous distension to upper extremities and head
What causes of SVC syndrome?
Bronchogenic cancer
What % of cases does bronchogenic cancer cause SVC syndrome?
75%
When people have bronchogenic cancer, their lung ___ (1) abuts _____ (2) = bronchi cancer puts pressure on SRV.
Results:
_____ (3) and venous distension in upper extremities and ______ (4)
- bronchi
- SVC
- edema
- face
What is the effect of edema and venous distension in upper extremities and face? (4 pts)
tightness of shirts collars, necklaces, headache, & visual disturbances.
What are the diagnosis for SVC?
chest x-ray , CT & MRI
What are the tx for thrombus formation in veins?
- most dissolve without tx.
- meds like anticoagulants(e.g., aspirin, warfarin)
What is the diagnosis for thrombus formation in veins?
doppler ulatrasonography
What tx is associated with non-invasive test that can be used to estimate blood flow through blood vessels by bouncing high fq. sound waves? Which disease of veins is this tx associated?
doppler ultrasonography; thrombus formation in veins