Chroni venous insufficiency Flashcards
What is the normal venous pressure?
5mmHg
What is the normal arterial pressure?
120mmHg
what is chronic venous insufficiency?
When stagnant blood in the legs part to cause an inflammatory reaction, leading to fibrosis and potentially ulcers.
caused by damage to the valves inside the veins
What are the symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency?
Pain pruritus Oedema Hyperpigmentation venous eczema red brown staining inverted champagne bottle legs cellulitis skin ulcers poor healing after injury
What are risk factors of chronic venous insufficiency?
Women Prolonged standing Obesity Previous deep vein thrombosis Immobility Increased age
What is treatment for chronic venous insufficiency?
Manual compression Bandages Stockings Elevation of the legs above the body Vein removal, transplant or repair
Which parts of the body commonly get chronic venous insufficiency?
Legs - varicose veins
Scrotum - varicocele
Which scrotum is mostly affected in chronic venous insufficiency?
The left - because it drains into the left renal vein which is at a right angle.
Which blood vessels in the leg are often used when superficial veins become tortuated/varicose?
The deep veins
What is the gaiter area?
The area between the top of the foot and bottom of the calf muscle - where skin changes are often seen
