Veinous system Flashcards
What is the deep system vein called?
Femoral vein (deep system)
What is the superficial vein system called?
Great Saphenous Vein
How many inches apart are the valves in veins?
2-3 inches
Veins are only meant to carry blood in what direction?
To the heart
How long is a sclerotherapy consultation?
30
Mins
What is the first vein to be formed in the embryo?
Greater saphenous vein
Why do we get blood clots?
When the vein flow is in both directions causing turbulence for sediment to develop causing a clot
Healthy vein size?
0.5mm-2mm
Diseased vein size?
2mm-upwards
What does UGT stand for?
Ultrasound guided therapy
What veins are at the back of the legs?
The popliteal and the lesser saphenous vein
What two veins are deep in muscle?
Femoral vein and popliteal vein
Reasons to get the GSV fixed?
Improve circulation
Help the heart work less
The Heart pumps blood in the arteries to the extremities, venous system brings the blood back up to the ——>
Heart
Muscle around the femoral and popliteal act as:
An external pump
