Class 17: UEV Anatomy

Question 1

what are the two superficial veins of the arm?

Answer 1

cephalic vein and basilic vein

Question 2

where does the cephalic vein drain to?

Answer 2

axillary artery

Question 3

where does the basilic vein drain to?

Answer 3

brachial artery

Question 4

at which point of the brachial artery does the basilic vein drain to?

Answer 4

proximal part of brachial artery

Question 5

which vein(s) might be affected with swelling or pain in the neck?

Answer 5

prox IJV or innominate vein

Question 6

which vein(s) might be affected with swelling or pain the the arm?

Answer 6

prox IJV or innominate vein

Question 7

pulmonary embolus is an indication to perform an UEA duplex exam. T/F?

Answer 7

false – UEV

Question 8

thrombosis can form in the UEV due to ___ by mass

Answer 8

compression

Question 9

thrombosis can form in the UEV due to venous ___ ___ compression

Answer 9

thoracic outlet

Question 10

what types of intimal injury can lead to UEV thrombosis?

Answer 10

1. trauma
2. intraluminal catheter
3. pacer wires

Question 11

thrombosis can form in the UEV due to ____ due to radiation therapy

Answer 11

fibrosis

Question 12

phasicity of UEV?

Answer 12

inhale: decreased intrathoracic pressure = increased UEV flow

exhale: increased intrathoracic pressure = decreased UEV flow

Question 13

what is a normal flow of the IJV?

Answer 13

has respiratory phasicity & cardiac pulsatility bc it’s a central vein

Question 14

what is normal flow of the subclavian vein?

Answer 14

has respiratory phasicity & cardiac pulsatility

Question 15

the basilic vein is ____ to the brachial veins

Answer 15

medial

Question 16

which veins are more susceptible to thrombosis? deep or superficial?

Answer 16

superficial