Varicose Veins Flashcards
What is the definition of Varicose Veins
valves within perforating veins (between superifical + Deep) become incomptetent
Deep vein blood pools back into superficial veins overloading them
==> Enlargement + Engorgement
What are 7 causes of Varicose Veins
Older age
Women
Pregnancy
Obesity
DVT
FH
Pronged Standing
What are the 2 main signs in Varicose Veins
Engorgement of Veins
Dilated / Enlargement of veins
If Veins are 1-1.5mm in diameter, what are they called
Spider Veins (smallest)
if veins are 2mm in diameter, what are they called
Reticular Veins (medium)
if veins are 2.5mm+ in diameter, what are they called
Varicose veins (largest)
What are the 2 tests done in Varicose Veins
Tap Test
Cough Test
What does the Tap Test invole
Applying pressure on Saphenousfemoral junction + taping distal varicose vein
==> Thrill in vein => Varicose
What does the Cough Test involve
Applying pressure on Saphenousfemoral junction + asking px to cough
==> Thrill in vein => Varicose
In pregnancy + Varicose Veins, what happens
Clears up after pregnancy
Catheter + radiofrequency in Varicose Veins is called what as a mangement
Endothermal Ablation
Injecting foam that closes the vein in Varicose Veins is called what
Sclerotherapy
Removing the vein completely in Varicose Veins is called what
Stripping
What are the 3 management plans in Varicose Veins
Endothermal Ablation
Sclerotherapy
Stripping
What are 3 complications of a Varicose Veins
Heavy bleeding post trauma
DVT
Superficial Thrombophlebitis
