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Causes of Varicose Veins and Chronic Venous Insufficiency
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Causes of Varicose Veins and Chronic Venous Insufficiency

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What is a risk factor for varicose veins?

  • Old age (correct)
  • Low fat diet
  • Cold weather
  • Regular exercise

    • What can lead to the formation of collateral blood vessels in the legs?

  • Proper functioning of saphenous veins
  • Lack of physical activity
  • Left untreated varicose veins (correct)
  • High oxygen levels in the blood

    • What can inadequate venous return over a long period lead to?

  • Remodeling of the skin (correct)
  • Increased metabolic waste removal
  • Lower infection risk
  • Venous hypertension

    • What is the main reason for the more frequent occurrence of thromboembolus in veins than in arteries?

    <p>Lower pressure in veins compared to arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition has a 100% likelihood of developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) without any preventative measures?

    <p>Orthopedic surgery/trauma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of significant obstruction in a vein due to thrombus formation?

    <p>Increased pressure behind the clot leading to edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the common manifestations of thromboembolus in veins?

    <p>Leg pain starting in the calf, red or discolored skin on the leg, and feeling of warmth on the leg</p> Signup and view all the answers

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