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What is the recommended size threshold for considering elective repair in asymptomatic patients with an aneurysm, according to the text?
What is the recommended size threshold for considering elective repair in asymptomatic patients with an aneurysm, according to the text?
- 1 cm
- 2.5 cm (correct)
- 3 cm
- 4 cm
What is the physiological effect of arteriovenous communication on the veins, as mentioned in the text?
What is the physiological effect of arteriovenous communication on the veins, as mentioned in the text?
- Reduced blood flow
- Thickening of the veins
- Vein constriction
- Volume overload (correct)
What is the investigation of choice for assessing distal vessels, as stated in the text?
What is the investigation of choice for assessing distal vessels, as stated in the text?
- Duplex (correct)
- DSA
- MRI
- CT scan
What is the mechanism behind the yellow-brown or red-brown skin pigmentation seen in women with chronic venous insufficiency?
What is the mechanism behind the yellow-brown or red-brown skin pigmentation seen in women with chronic venous insufficiency?
Which vascular assessment sign is characterized by white, coin-sized atrophic plaques due to absent capillaries in the fibrotic tissue?
Which vascular assessment sign is characterized by white, coin-sized atrophic plaques due to absent capillaries in the fibrotic tissue?
During the Trendelenburg test for examining venous valves, what does it mean if there is no filling of the superficial veins when the leg is lowered after applying a tourniquet?
During the Trendelenburg test for examining venous valves, what does it mean if there is no filling of the superficial veins when the leg is lowered after applying a tourniquet?
What is the etiology of varicose veins according to the text?
What is the etiology of varicose veins according to the text?
What is the pathophysiology behind chronic venous insufficiency as described in the text?
What is the pathophysiology behind chronic venous insufficiency as described in the text?
What are common clinical presentations associated with varicose veins according to the provided text?
What are common clinical presentations associated with varicose veins according to the provided text?
How does elevated venous pressure contribute to the formation of varicose veins as outlined in the text?
How does elevated venous pressure contribute to the formation of varicose veins as outlined in the text?
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