Venous and lymphatic disease Flashcards

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What are varicose veins caused by

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Due to superficial venous insufficiency
Damage to valves in venous system

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What are the risk factors for varicose veins

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DVT
Pregnancy
Tumours
Trauma

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3
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What is chronic venous insufficency

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Occurs over time
Involved in deep and superficial system

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4
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What are some of the symtpoms of veinous disease

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Pain
Infection
Ulcers
Swelling
Bleeding

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5
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What can an examination of a patient with venous disease involve

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Looking at long and short saphenous vein
Look for oedema, disolourisation & eczema
Listen for biphasic reflux
Palpate vein for thrombosis
Trendelenburg test
Doppler and Tap test

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What is the trendelenurg test

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Lay patient on examination table
Raiseleg above level of heart
Press at saphenofemoral junction
Ask patient to stand see if vein fills
If vein doesnt fill when junction occluded then icnompetence lies here

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What is the gold standard imaing technique for venous imaging

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Venous duplex
Shows size and if theres backflow of blood

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What is the management for chroni venous insufficiency

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Compression if no arterial compromise
Surgical intervention
Endovenous treatment for superficial venous disease
-Causes rise in temp. within vein leading thermal injury to tissues

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