Varicose Veins Flashcards
Module 3
Secondary varicose veins result from
Medical conditions such as DVT
Patients with primary varicose veins have
Known familial history
Spider veins/telangiectasis result from
Increased pressure in the superficial veins
Patients with varicose veins complain of
Leg heaviness and discomfort, usually while standing
What are differential diagnoses of varicose veins?
Venous-arterial insufficiency, peripheral neuritis, arthritis
What test can be performed to assess for deep venous system involvement and saphenofemoral reflux?
Duplex scan
Venous pressure in the lower extremities can be reduced with
Support stockings
What may occur as a result from increased peripheral edema?
Venous stasis ulceration, secondary to incompetent venous valves, trauma, or lack of oxygen or essential nutrients to a wound
Venous stasis often occurs
Around the ankle, above the medial malleolus
Venous stasis is improved by
Elevation
The patient with signs of venous stasis often has a history of recent
Phlebitis
What are differential diagnoses for venous stasis ulceration?
Ischemic or neuropathic due to DM
