Notes in 05_Varicose Veins and Chronic Venous Insufficiency

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Published	02/10/2024	A {{c1::Varicose vein}} is {{c2::a dilated and tortuous vein often seen in superficial veins in the lower limbs secondary to incompetent valves that l…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Varicose Veins}} {{c1::Bulging and dilated veins in the lower limb}} {{c1::Feeling of swelling or tightness}} {{c1::May be assoc…
Published	02/10/2024	Course of the {{c2::Long Saphenous Vein}}{{c1::This vein starts from the dorsal venous arch of the foot then anterior to the medial malleolus up the m…
Published	02/10/2024	Course of the {{c2::Short Saphenous Vein}}{{c1::This vein starts from the plantar venous arch of the foot then posterior to the lateral malleolus up t…
Published	02/10/2024	Pathophysiology of Varicose Veins{{c1::Valvular failure (secondary to trauma, DVT, pregnancy, obesity) increases the venous pressure which leads to th…
Published	02/10/2024	Risk Factors of Varicose Veins {{c1::Age}} {{c1::Female}} {{c1::Pregnancy}} {{c1::Deep vein thrombosis}} {{c1::Occupational: standing for long periods…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Chronic Venous Insufficiency}} is {{c2::a condition that describes the diminished ability of veins to send blood from the limbs (commonly lower …
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Chronic Venous Insufficiency}} {{c1::Lower limb}} {{c1::Oedema}} {{c1::Telangiectasia}} {{c1::Eczema}} {{c1::Haemosiderin discol…
Published	02/10/2024	Causes of Chronic Venous Insufficiency {{c1::Failure of calf muscle pump}} {{c1::Superficial venous reflux (due to valvular incompetence)}} {{c1::Deep…
Published	02/10/2024	Pathophysiology of Chronic Venous Insufficiency {{c1::Venous insufficiency (secondary to venous reflux or obstruction) causes venous hypertension and …
Published	02/10/2024	Investigations of Varicose Veins {{c1::D-dimer (helps to exclude DVT)}} {{c1::Duplex Ultrasonography (diagnostic of varicose veins)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Diagnosis of Varicose Veins is by {{c1::Doppler test (Duplex Ultrasonography)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Special Tests for Diagnosis of Varicose Veins are {{c1::Tap test}} and {{c1::Trendelenburg test}}
Published	02/10/2024	Conservative Management of Varicose Veins and Chronic Venous Insufficiency{{c1::Weight management}}{{c1::Compression stockings}} {{c1::Leg elevat…
Published	02/10/2024	Indications of Treatment of Varicose Veins and Chronic Venous InsufficiencyThe following make varicose veins treatment-required:{{c1::Bleeding}}{…
Published	02/10/2024	First-line Option for Managing Varicose Veins and Chronic Venous Insufficiency {{c1::Endothermal ablation (radiofrequency or laser) to burn and c…
Published	02/10/2024	Second-line Option for Managing Varicose Veins and Chronic Venous Insufficiency {{c1::Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy involves injecting a c…
Published	02/10/2024	Third-line Option for Managing Varicose Veins and Chronic Venous Insufficiency {{c1::Open surgery involves removing the superficial varicose vein…
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