Arteries and Veins Quiz

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

• A symptom of DVT is pain or tenderness in the affected leg, especially in the calf
• Swelling of the leg, warmth, or redness may also occur

Venous Stasis

• The main cause of venous stasis is immobility or prolonged bed rest
• This leads to blood pooling in the veins, increasing the risk of DVT

Characteristics of Arteries

• Arteries are muscular and elastic, allowing them to stretch and maintain high blood pressure
• NOT a characteristic of arteries is low blood pressure

Ischemia

• Ischemia is a condition where the blood flow is restricted to a part of the body, causing a lack of oxygen and nutrients
• It can be acute or chronic, and can lead to tissue damage or death

Risk Factors for Venous Stasis and DVT

• Risk factors for venous stasis and DVT include immobility, cancer, heart failure, and inflammatory bowel disease
• NOT a risk factor is high blood pressure