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What is the main cause of varicose veins?
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?
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?
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)?
What is the primary risk factor for developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
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What is the main test used to diagnose deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
What is the main test used to diagnose deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
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What is the primary cause of hypertension (isolated systolic) according to the text?
What is the primary cause of hypertension (isolated systolic) according to the text?
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Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for hypertension mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for hypertension mentioned in the text?
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Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of hypertension mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of hypertension mentioned in the text?
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Which of the following is NOT a recommended treatment for hypertension?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended treatment for hypertension?
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What does the abbreviation RAAS stand for in the context of hypertension?
What does the abbreviation RAAS stand for in the context of hypertension?
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