varicose veins Flashcards
1
Q
varicose veins
A
vein in which blood has pooled
2
Q
varicose veins:
CAUSES
A
- distortion
- leakage
- increase intravascular hydrostatic pressure
- inflammation of the veins
3
Q
varicose veins:
RISK FACTORS
A
- gender (↑female)
- pregnancy
- ↑ weight
- ↑ age
- leg trauma
- sitting or standing for long periods of time
- family hx
4
Q
varicose veins:
SYMPTOMS
A
- visible distended veins
- itching, burning, throbbing in lower leg
5
Q
Varicose veins or spectrum of chronic venous dx:
TREATMENT
A
- ↓weight
- ↓time standing or sitting
- leg elevation
- compression stockings
- endovenous ablation
- foam sclerotherapy
