Chronic Venous Disease Flashcards
what type of veins have valves?
deep veins and superficial
how does blood get out of legs and back to heart/
a vessel
valves to create one way system
a pump to delivery energy to the system
describe a wee varicose vein
dilated tortous superficial veins due to abnormal transmission of deep venous pressure
conditions that increase the deep veins pressure
deep vein obstruction
deep valve incompetence
signs of varicose veins
Dark purple or blue prominent veins Veins appear swollen or twisted Appearance of clustering of veins Leg pain Itching Burning Bleeding from affected veins
complications of varicose veins
bleeding and bruising
superficial thrombophlebitis
chronic venous insufficiency
d: thrombopheblitis
inflammation of the vein
clinical features of haemosiderin deposits
RBC leakage and breakdown
haemosiderin(iron)
describe lipodermatosclerosis aciute/chronic
white cells inflammation fibrosis
Name some investigations for venous disease
duplex scan
describe the management for venous disease
non intervention graduated compression stockings foam sclerotherapy endovenous ablation -laser thermal -mechanical physical -radiofrequency radio wave
name a contraindication of compression stockings
low ABPI
Name some surgical procedures to fix
high tie
complications of interventions?
thromboplebitis skin staining ulceration infection nerve damage
