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Varicose veins Flashcards

1
Q

What are varicose veins?

A

Superficial dilated tortuous veins

>3mm when standing

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What causes varicose veins?

A

Venous valve incompetence

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What are the most common sites of varicose veins?

A

Long saphenous 80%

Short saphenous 20%

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What are the risk factors for varicose veins?

A 
Female 
Incerasing no of pregnancies 
FH 
Age 
DVT 
Obesity
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What is the presentation of varicose veins?

A 
Leg fatigue/aching with prolonged standing 
Leg cramps 
Restless legs 
Corona phlebetica 
Venous eczema
Lipodermatpsclerosis
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What investigations are done for varicose veins?

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Duplex US

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What are the management options for varicose veins?

A

Lifestyle changes
Graduated compression stockings
Phlebectomy/sclerotherapy
Ablation

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What lifestyle changes can treat varicose veins?

A

Weight loss
Leg elevation
Exercise

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What are the phlebectomy/sclerotherapy options for varicose veins?

A

Stab avulsion

Sclerotherapy

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What are the options for ablation of varicose veins?

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Stripping and ligation

Radiofrequency ablation

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