Alterations Of Cardiovascular Function

Question 0

Diseases of the veins

what are varicose veins?

Answer 0

A vein in which blood has pooled

Question 1

Describe varicose veins

Answer 1

They are distended

torturous

Palpable

Question 2

What are the risk factors of varicose veins

Answer 2

Age 
female gender 
family history 
obesity 
pregnancy 
deep vein thrombosis 
prior leg injury

Question 3

What are varicose veins caused by

Answer 3

Trauma or

gradual venous distention

Question 4

What is chronic venous insufficiency?

Answer 4

Inadequate venous return over a long period due to varicose veins or valvular incompetence

Question 5

Causes of chronic venous insufficiency

Answer 5

Venous hypertension

circulatory stasis

Tissue hypoxia

Question 6

What are the clinical manifestations of chronic venous insufficiency

Answer 6

Edema and hyperpigmentation

Question 7

What is the biggest concern of chronic venous insufficiency?

Answer 7

Venous ulcers

Question 8

What is deep venous thrombosis (DVT)

Answer 8

Obstruction of venous flow leading to increased venous pressure

Question 9

What are the risk factors of DVT

Answer 9

Triad of Verchow:

Which is venous stasis
venous endothelial damage and hypercoagulable states

Question 10

Causes of DVT

Answer 10

Clot formation and inflammation