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Vein Diseases: Varicose Veins and Chronic Venous Insufficiency

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What is the main cause of varicose veins?

Decreased prostacyclin to thromboxane A2 ratio

Incompetent valves and venous obstruction (correct)

Improved muscle pump function

Decreased fibroblast growth and transforming growth factor B in vein walls

What is the main treatment for chronic venous insufficiency?

Decreased compression sock usage

Reduced exercise

Decreased weight loss

Increased time spent ambulatory (correct)

What is the leading cause of superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome?

Thromboembolic disease

Venous stasis

Lymphoma

Lung cancer (correct)

What is the primary risk factor for developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

Hypercoagulable states Signup and view all the answers

What is the main test used to diagnose deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

Doppler ultrasound Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of hypertension (isolated systolic) according to the text?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for hypertension mentioned in the text?

Hyperlipidemia Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of hypertension mentioned in the text?

Elevated blood pressure (silent disease) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended treatment for hypertension?

Statin therapy Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation RAAS stand for in the context of hypertension?

Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System Signup and view all the answers