Examination of the LE Venous Flashcards
Name the veins in the deep LE venous system
common femoral vein
greater saphenous vine
femoral vein
deep femoral vein
popliteal vein
PTV
peroneals
where does the GSV insert into
The CFV
where does the LSV
the popliteal
how does blood flow in the communicating veins
from superficial vein to deep vein
how does venous blood return to the heart
calf muscle pump
breathing
with an expiration what happens to flow
increase
with inspiration what happens to flow
decrease
symptoms of DVT
pain
swelling
redness, warm
chronic venous insufficiency
what can mimick a DVT
muscle strain
rupture of bakers cyst
superficial thrombus
cellulitis, lymphangitis, inflammatory lymphadema
trauma
what is virchows triad
venous stasis
hypercoagubility
vessel wall damage
risk factors for DVT
smoking
bed rest
stroke
surgery
malignancy
cardiac disease
pregnancy
obesity
past history
what is a PE (pulmonary embolism)
blockage of bronchial artery in the lungs from thrombus
symptoms of PE
SOB
chest pain
coughing blood
mild fever
sono appearance of acute thrombosis
anechoic echo
free floating lumen
veins distended
thrombus is soft pliable
lost of compression
sono appearance of subacute thrombosis
- increased echogenicity
- adheres to wall
- decreased distention of vien
- more organized
- non compressible vein
- possible collaterals
