16 Questions
Where does Chronic Venous Insufficiency usually appear?
Over the medial and sometimes the lateral malleolus
What is a common feature of Neuropathic Ulcer as mentioned in the text?
Surrounding skin shows no callus or excess pigment
Which condition may be accompanied by gangrene and decreased pulses?
Arterial Insufficiency
What percentage of total body water is roughly extracellular fluid?
25%
What is the primary characteristic of pitting edema?
It is soft and bilateral palpable swelling
What distinguishes lymphedema edema from pitting edema?
It is initially soft and pitting, then becomes indurated and nonpitting
What is the primary cause of chronic venous insufficiency edema?
Increased hydrostatic pressure in the veins and capillaries
What is the role of lymphatic drainage in returning interstitial fluid to the circulation?
Significantly higher role than previously thought
Which clinical condition is characterized by protein leaking into the interstitial space?
Nephrotic syndrome
What distinguishes edema in heart failure from lymphedema?
Protein concentration is low and recovery occurs within a few seconds
What is the primary cause of pitting edema?
Increased hydrostatic pressure in the veins and capillaries
What distinguishes lymphedema from other types of edema?
Soft and pitting upon pressure initially, then becomes hard and nonpitting
What is the main role of lymphatic drainage in the circulation?
Returning interstitial fluid to the circulation
What clinical conditions disrupt Starling forces, resulting in edema?
Prolonged standing or sitting, heart failure, and nephrotic syndrome
In which condition is nonpitting edema more typical due to higher protein levels?
Lymphedema
What is the characteristic of net plasma filtration across the capillary bed?
Occurs throughout the length of the capillary
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