Varicose Veins Flashcards
Proper use and care of custom-fitted graduated compression stockings involves applying in ______ before _________ in the ____________
bed, rising, morning
four methods of conservative treatment for varicose veins
rest with limb elevation
graduated compression stockings
leg strengthening exercise (walking)
weight loss
Postop care vein ligation: ________________ promotes venous return
deep breathing
Varicose veins are _______ or larger in diameter
3 mm
gold standard diagnostic for varicose veins
duplex ultrasound imaging
this herbal product may be used to help treat varicose veins
horse chestnut seed extract
traditional surgical method for varicose veins
vein ligation
Postop care vein ligation: remove graduated compression stockings/bandages every _________ for short periods
8 hours
two pathophysiological factors that contribute to varicose veins
retrograde blood flow
increased venous pressure
complication of varicose veins
superficial venous thrombosis
this type of varicose veins are smaller ones that appear flat, less tortuous, and blue green in color
reticular veins
to prevent varicose veins, avoid __________ or ___________ for long periods, maintain ideal ____________, take precautions to prevent ___________ to extremities, avoid wearing __________________, and _________ daily
sitting, standing, body weight, injury, constrictive clothing, walk
main interventional therapy used to treat varicose veins
sclerotherapy
Long-term management of varicose veins: improve _____________ and ________________; relieve ___________; avoid ______________; periodic positioning of legs above __________; lose _________; and frequently change __________
circulation, appearance, discomfort, complications, heart, weight, positions
small visible vessels less than 1 mm diameter that appear bluish black, purple, or red
telangiectasias (spider veins)
