Varicose Veins Flashcards
1
Q
why do they occur
A
because the leaflets of the valves have become incompetent.
2
Q
The condition is most common in the_____veins of the
A
superficial
3
Q
dx
A
clinical history and exam.
4
Q
tx
A
usually treated only for aesthetic reasons
5
Q
when to treat seriously
A
veins that cause ulcerations or clotting (recurrent superficial thrombophlebitis) require surgical stripping or sclerotherapy
