Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Deep Vein Thrombosis & edema Flashcards
Vein have high complience, what does that mean?
can store considerable volume of blood
valves
ensure unidirectional flow
Thin walls
pressure exceeding blood pressure can easily collapse vein
3 types of veins
Deep
Perforating
Superficial
deep veins are found in
Muscular layer
Perforating veins are found in
Commuicating
Superficial veins are found in
between skin and deep fascia
Chronic venous insufficiency causes
Illiofemoral thrombophlebitis
incompetent valves
Primary varicose vein
Obstruction due to neoplasm or AV fistula
what is the 1st manifestation on chronic venous insufficiency ?
Edema
Edema due to chronic venous insufficiency starts in and disappears at?
latter part of the day
at night due ti recumbent position
Edema due to chronic venous insufficiency is mainly in
the foot and the ankle
Edema due to chronic venous insufficiency is
subcutaneous and not deep
Chronic Venous insufficiency can lead to
- Edema
- Venous dermatitis
- Induration (hardenning)
- ulcerations
Venous dermatitis can lead to
Eczema
id reaction
Hemosiderin deposits
id reaction is due to
Autosensitization reaction
Immune response to original dermatitis
Induration
Subcutaneous fibrosis
Hard and brawny skin
Ulcerations
Irritated areas of skin that lose vital nutrients secondary to edema
Ulcerations usually happen in
medial aspect of the ankle ( gaiter area)
theories of ulceration formation
Fibrin cuff theory
GF trapping theory
WBC trapping theory
fibrin cuff theory
fibrin accumulates in pericapillary space This cuff has impaired fibrinolysis increases diffusion barrier inhibit repair process maintains inflammatory process
GF trapping theory
GF are trapped by fibrin
GF become unavailable to facilitate healing
WBC trapping theory
WBC trapped in capillaries
Releases inflammatory mediators & proteolytic enzymes
May increase permeability or impede blood flow to skin
Differential diagnosis for chronic venous insufficiency
CHF Chronic glomerulonephritis Lymphedema AV fistula Neoplasm
treatment foe chronic venous insufficiency
Elevate legs Pressure stockings and dressings kendell pumps Corticosterioud cream for dermatitis Skin grafting for ulcers Vein stripping ( need venogram,It is used to remove a damaged vein and prevent complications of vein damage )
DVT
Blood clot forming in a deep vein, usually in the legs
Causes of DVT
From periods of immobilization
Due to blood dyscrasia
Anything that causes blood not to circulate or clot normally
Virchow’s triad
Venous stasis
Vascular injury
Hypercoagulability
Presence of 1 of 3 of the above can alter hemostatic balance and can lead to thrombosis
Risk factors for DVT
Immoblization
Inheritable blood clotting disorders