Vascular Surgery

Question 1

what are varcicose veins

Answer 1

the dysfunction of valves in the veins
more common in the legs
blood starts to pool and cannot be returned back to the heart

Question 2

risk factors for varicose veins

Answer 2

long standing
pregnancy
obesity
family history
injury to leg

Question 3

investigation for varicose veins?

Answer 3

duplex ultrasound

Question 4

what is the appropriate management for asymptomatic varicose vein?

Answer 4

lifestyle advice

Question 5

if patient has pain in varicose vein and ulcers then what is the best management?

Answer 5

if APBI vis >0.8 then compression stockings

Question 6

what management if given if patient already has compressions stockings but it isn’t working

Answer 6

stripping of the vein via surgery

Question 7

what is saphena varix

Answer 7

dilation of the saphenous vein

Question 8

symptoms of saphena varix

Answer 8

bluish tinged lump in the pubic tubercle area
disappears when person lies down
bulges out when patient coughs