Varicose Veins and Chronic Venous Insufficiency Definitions
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Varicose Veins and Chronic Venous Insufficiency Definitions

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Which of the following correctly describes varicose veins?

  • They are characterized by elevated venous pressure leading to incompetence of venous valves. (correct)
  • Varicose veins result from ligamentous laxity causing venous reflux into deep veins.
  • They are small dilations of superficial veins with a diameter less than 3 mm.
  • Varicose veins develop due to increased oxygen supply leading to tissue hypoperfusion.

    • Which factor is NOT commonly associated with the etiology of chronic venous insufficiency?

  • Regular exercise (correct)
  • Smoking
  • Obesity
  • Pregnancy

    • What is the primary consequence of varicose veins in the context of chronic venous insufficiency pathophysiology?

  • Reduced protein extravasation and leukocyte release
  • Decreased blood reflux into superficial veins
  • Diminished leakage of plasma proteins
  • Inflammation, atrophy, and possibly ulcer formation (correct)

    • What does a positive Trendelenburg II indicate?

    <p>Rapid filling within the superficial venous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is Magnetic Resonance Venography (MRV) typically used in chronic venous insufficiency?

    <p>In complicated cases when duplex ultrasonography is inconclusive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definite treatment indicated for symptomatic venous disease with a correctable cause of reflux?

    <p>Vein ablation therapies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of yellow-brown or red-brown skin pigmentation in women with chronic venous insufficiency?

    <p>Hemosiderin release and accumulation in the dermis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by white, coin- to palm-sized atrophic plaques on the lower leg?

    <p>Atrophie blanche</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What procedure is used to examine the function of superficial and perforating venous valves?

    <p>Trendelenburg test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary symptom of lipodermatosclerosis in individuals with chronic venous insufficiency?

    <p>Painful, indurated, and hardened skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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